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Union Pacific Railroad v. Brotherhood of Local Engineers

Date: 01-26-2001

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Lyle Strom

Court: United States District Court for the District of Nebraska

Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:
Breach of contract - Railroad Labor Act - Union Pacific Railroad sought an injunction against its 8,000 locomotive engineers who went out on strike to protest their working conditions. The strike affected 38,654 miles of mostly freight lines in 23 states, although the U.S. passenger rail service AMTRAK uses Union Pacific track in some areas and service could be affected.
Outcome:
Temporary restraining order issued.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Union Pacific Railroad v. Brotherhood of Local Engineers?

The outcome was: Temporary restraining order issued.

Which court heard Union Pacific Railroad v. Brotherhood of Local Engineers?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Nebraska, NE. The presiding judge was Lyle Strom.

Who were the attorneys in Union Pacific Railroad v. Brotherhood of Local Engineers?

Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Union Pacific Railroad v. Brotherhood of Local Engineers decided?

This case was decided on January 26, 2001.