Case Result

$17M

Personal Injury

2019

Trial Verdict

Cape Girardeau, MO

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Case Details

9-year-old girl catastrophically injured at a railroad crossing in rural Cape Girardeau County due to a dangerous concrete traffic barrier installed by BNSF in violation of safety standards.

Additional Notes

Jury verdict after a two-week trial, including $12 million in damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Injuries included massive brain injuries, torn aorta, kidney and liver damage, multiple fractures, collapsed lung, and broken femur. BNSF refused to replace the barrier despite multiple requests and 14 prior crashes.

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