Case Result

$200,000

FELA, Bankruptcy

2011
Houston, TX

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Case Details

Plaintiff injured while employed by KCS, settled FELA claim for monthly payments and lump sums. Later, plaintiff and spouse filed for bankruptcy. Trustee sought to include remaining $200,000 settlement payment in assets. Debtors claimed exemption as disability benefit. Court held settlement was exempt as a hybrid of personal injury, disability, and pension.

Additional Notes

Court held remaining $200,000 FELA settlement payment was exempt from bankruptcy proceedings.

Houston, TX
4 attorneys
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