Missouri Pacific Railroad v. Roberts

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

Frank C. Roberts sued his employer, Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, for personal injuries under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C.A. § 51 et seq. (West 1986). The jury found that Missouri Pacific failed to provide the plaintiff with a reasonably safe switch at the time of the injury. Judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff for $1,321,018. Missouri Pacific appeals. We affirm.

On December 11, 1987, while working as a brakeman on the defendant’s train, the plaintiff injured his back while attempting to “throw” a switch. The plaintiff sustained…