Dunn v. Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis

STOCKARD, Commissioner.

Plaintiff brought this action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U.S. C.A. § 51 et seq. to recover for personal injuries sustained oh September 5, 1952 while employed by defendant. The jury returned a verdict for $20,000 and judgment was entered for that amount. Defendant has appealed and, among other things, contends that plaintiff failed to make a submissible case. The parties will be referred to as in the trial court.

Plaintiff was foreman of a crew of men known as mail and baggage handlers. The duties of the crew consisted of loading and unloading mail…