Idaho Supreme Court October 24, 2002, 27116 (Murphy v. Union Pacific Railroad)

KIDWELL, Justice.

On February 21, 1999, the appellant, William R. Murphy (Murphy), tripped, fell, and suffered injuries during the course of his employment with the respondent, Union Pacific Railroad Company (Union Pacific). Murphy filed a claim for damages under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. § 51 (1997),

et seq.