FEDERAL · 49 U.S.C. · Chapter 203
Assumption of risk by employees
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
An employee of a railroad carrier injured by a vehicle or train used in violation of section 20302(a)(1)(A), (2), (4), or (5)(A) of this title does not assume the risk of injury resulting from the violation, even if the employee continues to be employed by the carrier after learning of the violation.
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Related
Kelson v. Central of Georgia Railroad
505 S.E.2d 803 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1998)
Lorincie v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
34 F. Supp. 2d 929 (E.D. Pennsylvania, 1998)
Ainsworth v. Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.
(D. South Dakota, 2020)
Cordes v. New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Corporation
(E.D. Louisiana, 2022)
Source Credit
History
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 883.)
Editorial Notes
The words "after learning of the violation" are substituted for "after the unlawful use of such locomotive, car, or train had been brought to his knowledge" in 45:7 for clarity.