Gilmore v. Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Peoria County in the amount of $66,650 entered pursuant to the verdict of a jury. Appellee instituted his action against Appellant for damages for personal injuries against the Appellant under the provisions of the Federal Employers Liability Act, Title 45 US Code (Railroads). From a verdict and judgment in favor of the Appellee, Appellant appeals to this Court. Both parties agree that the FELA governs the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto.

Appellee, an employee of the Appellant railroad for many years, assumed the duties of…