Case Result

$3M

Railroad Worker Injury

Trial Verdict

Oakland, CA

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Case Details

Russell Oliver was injured when he stepped on a ridge of unpacked ballast in BNSF's Mormon Yard, causing torn and attenuated ligaments in his ankle, requiring two surgeries and ultimately preventing him from returning to work.

Additional Notes

BNSF had been notified of the footing hazard seven months prior via a SIRP complaint but did nothing until after the incident. BNSF argued they were not liable, but the jury found them negligent under FELA and California's walkway standards (PUC GO 118).

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