Legal Opinion
Jehl v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Supreme Court
Decided June 2, 1967No. L. A. 29342PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtTraynor, C. J.
In this action to recover damages for personal injuries under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq.) and the Safety Appliance Act (45 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.) defendant Southern Pacific Company appeals from an order granting plaintiff a new trial limited to the issue of damages. The facts relating to plaintiff’s injury may be briefly stated, for defendant does not challenge its liability.
On June 19, 1962, at approximately 3:25 a.m., plaintiff was working in defendant’s railroad yard at South Gate, California. He was then 19 years old and had been working for defendant for…
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