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Sutherland v. Norfolk Southern Ry. Co.

Case Date: 03/28/2005
Court: 1st District Appellate
Docket No: 1-04-1631 Rel

FIRST DIVISION
March 28, 2005



No. 1-04-1631

 

JOSEPH M. SUTHERLAND,

                                      Plaintiff-Appellant,

v.

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY
COMPANY,

                                      Defendant-Appellee.

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No. 03 L 02719


Honorable
Susan Zwick,
Judge Presiding.



JUSTICE GORDON delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff Joseph M. Sutherland filed a three-count complaint against his former employer, Norfolk Southern Railway Company (Norfolk Southern). Counts I and II sought relief under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) (45 U.S.C.