Case Result

$28M

Railroad Crossing Accident

2009
Trial Verdict
Manhattan, KS

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Case Details

Jury verdict for four young adults killed in a railroad crossing collision in Anoka, Minnesota. The judge imposed an additional sanction against BNSF for mishandling, destruction, lying, and covering up of evidence.

Additional Notes

Jury verdict of $24,000,000.00 plus $4,000,000.00 sanction. Railroad found to have engaged in 'staggering' pattern of misconduct.

Pottroff & Karlin LLC

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Pottroff & Karlin LLC

Manhattan, KS
5.00 rating (3 reviews)
2 attorneys
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