$250,000
FELA, Personal Injury
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Case Details
Plaintiff injured leg entangled in chain, fell from freight train. Jury found CSX 20% liable, awarded $207,000, but no damages for future pain/suffering or lost wages. Plaintiff appealed. Appellate court modified judgment, granted new trial on future pain/suffering unless CSX stipulated to increase to $250,000.
Additional Notes
Jury awarded $207,000. Appellate court modified judgment, granting new trial on future pain and suffering unless CSX stipulated to increase to $250,000.