Legal Opinion
Weber v. Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Co.
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided February 14, 1995No. 93-1119PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSchudson, J.
Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company (CNW) appeals from the judgment, following the retrial in this action, in which a jury awarded James H. Weber $135,000 for past wage loss, and another $135,000 for future loss of earning capacity, as a result of injuries he suffered while working as a welder for CNW. CNW argues that the trial court erroneously exercised discretion in ordering a new trial on the subject of damages, following the first jury's determination that Weber should be awarded $27,000 for past wage loss, and $30,000 for future loss of earning capacity. CNW also argues for…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Ball v. District No. 4, Area BoardWisconsin Supreme Court · 1984
- Wirth v. EhlyWisconsin Supreme Court · 1980
- Monessen Southwestern Railway Co. v. MorganSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
- St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co. v. DickersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
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