Case Result

$19.3M

FELA, Personal Injury

2009
Trial Verdict
Houston, TX

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Case Details

Nine employees sued CSX under FELA for knee injuries from mainline ballast. Jury awarded $19.3 million. CSX appealed, arguing trial court erred in not allowing jury to apportion damages based on non-negligent factors. Appellate court vacated judgment and remanded for new trial on damages.

Additional Notes

Jury awarded $19.3 million. Appellate court vacated judgment and remanded for new trial on damages due to error in jury instructions on apportionment for non-negligent factors.

Houston, TX
4 attorneys
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