The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 436 concerning action for contribution by railroad entities sponsored by Rep. Lehman. The bill creates a right of action for contribution by a railroad entity against another person or entity that is not an employee of the railroad entity for claims that arise under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act.
Testimony was presented in opposition to the bill by Smart Railroad Employees, Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Indiana State Brotherhood of Railroaders. John Duffy, attorney, spoke in support of the bill. The bill passed 8-1.
Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/bills/senate/436.