Case Result

$4M

FELA, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

2010
Trial Verdict
Houston, TX

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Case Details

Wife of deceased BNSF employee brought FELA action after husband was struck by rail car. Jury found BNSF negligent and awarded $1 million in pecuniary damages and $4 million for pain and suffering. Trial court reduced pain and suffering to $3 million. Appellate court affirmed refusal to direct verdict and upheld jury award.

Additional Notes

Jury awarded $5 million ($1M pecuniary, $4M pain/suffering), reduced to $4 million total ($1M pecuniary, $3M pain/suffering). Appellate court affirmed.

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