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Railroad Derailment
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Case Details
Total settlement for a family after a Canadian National freight train derailment, explosion, and fire. Zoila Tellex was killed, Jose Tellez received $22.5 million for loss of his wife and burn injuries, and Adriana received $13.7 million for loss of her unborn child and burn injuries.
Additional Notes
Jose's settlement reached before trial, Adriana's case settled during jury deliberations. CN spokesman expressed 'sincerest regrets and deepest sympathies'.