Case Result

$21.1M

FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act) / Railroad Yard Injury

2018
Trial Verdict
Anoka, MN

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Case Details

Record-setting FELA verdict for Scott Kowalewski for severe and progressive neurological injuries due to toxic exposure in a BNSF railyard. BNSF was sanctioned for extensive cover-up, discovery abuses, and destruction of critical evidence.

Additional Notes

Initial jury verdict of $15,343,753 in 2018. Additional $5,846,281 in sanctions for BNSF’s 'pervasive' discovery abuses and destruction of critical evidence. Total judgment $21.1 million, plus $2.7 million in post-judgment interest for frivolous appeal. Co-counsel Joe Sayler.

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