Kaiser v. Union Pacific RR. Co.
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- Published
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- summary judgment
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Outcome
Union Pacific Railroad prevailed on summary judgment in a negligent infliction of emotional distress claim under FELA. The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed, holding that Kaiser failed to establish he was within the zone of danger of physical injury, which is required to recover for emotional distress.
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