Case Result

$5M

Railroad Accident

1992
Trial Verdict
Portsmouth, VA

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Case Details

Patrick W. Casale, a communications maintenance worker, was injured in February 1990 while working on a utility pole on an island in the Roanoke River. He won a $1.3 million jury verdict, which was reversed, then a $2 million verdict, also reversed. A third jury awarded $5 million, leading to a confidential settlement with CSX Transportation, Inc.

Additional Notes

Largest jury verdict ever awarded in Virginia under FELA at the time. Attorney: Willard J. Moody. Settlement amount remained confidential but was 'very satisfactory'.

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