Illinois Central Gulf Railroad v. Gibbs

ROBERTSON, Justice,

for the Court:

I

This case makes its second appearance before this Court. Today’s appellant asks that we consider whether the Circuit Court observed faithfully limitations upon damages recoverable by the survivors of a railroad worker suing under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). We answer in the affirmative.

II

A

Nathaniel Gibbs was born June 12, 1952, one of eight children of Albert and Willie Mae Gibbs. In July of 1974, Nathaniel became employed by the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company (ICG) and for the next five years worked as a common laborer. On July 18,…