Clemons v. Alton & Southern Railroad

Plaintiff, Frederick Clemons, brought an action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 U.S.C. §51 et seq.) against his former employer, Alton & Southern Railroad (hereinafter, Railroad), seeking damages for alleged injuries to his back. The case was heard before a jury in the circuit court of St. Clair County. The jury found for defendant and judgment was entered accordingly. Plaintiff’s post-trial motion was denied. He appeals.

Plaintiff directs our attention to numerous alleged errors at trial which he believes had the cumulative effect of depriving him of a fair trial.

He contends…