Randall v. READING COMPANY

OPINION

MUIR, District Judge.

This opinion sets forth the reasons for the Order of this Court denying defendant’s motion for judgment n.o.v. or in the alternative for a new trial.

This action against the Reading Company, arising out of the death of Harry C. Randall, a railroad employee, was brought by Randall’s widow, pursuant to the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. 1 The jury found that negligence of the railroad in failing to furnish prompt emergency medical attention contributed to Randall’s death from a heart attack and awarded plaintiff $60,000.

I. MOTION FOR JUDGMENT N.O.V.

Defendant…