Lepper v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Lora Bliss Lepper, while in the employ of defendant as a locomotive fireman and engaged in interstate commerce, was instantly killed February 6,1928. This action is under the federal employers .liability act, 15 USCA, § 51, to recover damages for his death. It has been compromised and plaintiff has received in settlement $16,000. After payment of attorney’s fees and other expenses there remains for distribution to the beneficiaries only $9,730.53. The district court apportioned that sum as follows: To the widow, Margaret Vera Lepper, $3,730.53; to Edward Bliss Lepper, a minor son, $2,000; to…