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John Walsh v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (BNSF)
Date: 02-06-2010
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Court: St. Louis County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Roger Denton, Schlichter, Bogard & Denton, St. Louis, Missouri
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Description:
John Walsh sued Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (BNSF) on a negligence theory under the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA) for the injuries that he sustained when he was thrown from the locomotive he was on when another train struck it. The claimed that BNSF failed to provide safe working conditions where he worked.
The defenses asserted by BNSF are not available.
The defenses asserted by BNSF are not available.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $3.1 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of John Walsh v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (B...?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $3.1 million.
Which court heard John Walsh v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (B...?
This case was heard in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Who were the attorneys in John Walsh v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (B...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Roger Denton, Schlichter, Bogard & Denton, St. Louis, Missouri.
When was John Walsh v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (B... decided?
This case was decided on February 6, 2010.