Araujo v. New Jersey Transit Rail Operations Inc., No. 12-2148; Third Circuit; opinion by Cowen, U.S.C.J.; filed February 19, 2013. Before Judges Greenaway, Greenberg and Cowen. On appeal from the District of New Jersey. [Sat below: Judge Chesler.] DDS No. 25-8-xxxx [27 pp.]
Anthony Araujo filed a complaint alleging that he was disciplined by New Jersey Transit Rail Operations Inc. (NJT) in retaliation for his participation in activity protected by the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA). Araujo reported an emotional injury after he witnessed a fatal accident on Feb. 25, 2008.
