Case Result

$4.9M

FELA Claim

2024

Trial Verdict

Oakland, CA

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Case Details

Union Pacific Conductor Mario Orlando was thrown from a moving locomotive and suffered an ankle fracture and serious tendon tears, requiring four surgeries and resulting in permanent disability, after the locomotive struck a fixed-derail negligently left engaged by a Carman.

Additional Notes

Union Pacific aggressively pursued comparative negligence and argued injuries were due to a genetic condition or medical malpractice. The jury found Union Pacific 90% at fault. Union Pacific's formal settlement offer prior to trial was $250,000.00. Trial lasted 11 court days, jury deliberated 7 days.

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