Case Result

$5M

Wrongful Death - Railroad Accident

Trial Verdict

Lexington, KY

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Case Details

Plaintiff was killed when he attempted to cross a railroad crossing in his motor vehicle and was struck by a train. Evidence was presented that plaintiff was unable to see the train coming due to the railroad’s practice of parking cars near the crossing that obstructed motorist’s view of oncoming trains. It was proven at trial that the railroad had been warned of the unsafe condition numerous times prior to the plaintiff’s death and had taken no action to correct the problem.

Additional Notes

Trial resulted in a verdict of $5,000,000 in punitive damages against the railroad. The case was subsequently settled after trial for a confidential amount substantially less than the verdict.

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