$20M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Wrongful death case for a 53-year-old businessman killed when his pickup truck was struck by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train at an unguarded crossing in Missouri.
Additional Notes
Jury awarded $20 million to the deceased’s family. The crossing was hazardous with passive signs, extreme angle, and visual obstructions. BNSF failed to correct dangers despite prior near misses.