Lawson v. Belt Railway Co.

The defendants appeal from a $250,000 judgment entered after a trial by jury in an action brought by plaintiff for personal injuries sustained while on the premises of General Mills in the course of his employment as a switchman for Belt Railway. Plaintiff’s complaint charged General Mills with common-law negligence and predicated liability against the Belt Railway under the provisions of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act. Upon appeal, each defendant contends that(1) it was entitled to judgment on the issue of liability as a matter of law; and(2) the verdict of the jury was excessive.…