$30,000
FELA, Personal Injury
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Case Details
Plaintiff injured left arm repairing railroad brake retarder. Jury found both parties negligent (Nitecki 60%, CSX 40%), awarded $75,000 past lost wages and $0 pain/suffering, reduced to $30,000. Plaintiff moved for new trial. Court denied, finding $0 pain/suffering not against evidence and expert testimony properly admitted.
Additional Notes
Jury awarded $75,000 for lost wages and $0 for pain and suffering, reduced to $30,000 due to comparative negligence. Court denied new trial.