It's California right?
My thoughts exactly! Everything is regulated by that God forsaken nanny state except essential workers who are lazy or nuts! More reasons why not to trust government!
In this particular case, as lawsuit is justified.
Metrolink was negligent. If I was a passenger, and discovered the engineers personal history, I would walk.
L.A. Times are being typical when trying to portray the engineer as a “victim” of circumstances. The man had a criminal record as well as a colored history. As a result of Metrolink’s neglect, innocent and unsuspecting people died or were seriously injured.
Federal regulations control rail and highway commercial traffic.
In all cases where both control, California standards exceed all others.