Bolino v. Illinois Terminal Railroad Co.

Action under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (45 U.S.C.A., Sec. 53 et seq.) to recover damages because of the death of Fred Bolino, an employee of defendant. The suit was brought by the administrator (the father) of deceased for the benefit of the father and mother.

The petition was in two counts and alleged general negligence (res ipsa). The first count asked for damages in the sum of $15,000 for conscious pain and suffering, and the second count asked for $85,000 for the pecuniary loss. So far as concerned here the answer was a general denial. The jury found for defendant on the first…