Reusch v. Seaboard System Railroad

ADAMS, Justice.

John Reusch filed an action pursuant to the Federal Employers Liability Act (“FELA”), 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq., against Seaboard System Railroad (“Seaboard”), alleging both negligence and failure to provide a reasonably safe place to work. The jury returned a $50,000 verdict for Reusch, and the trial court entered judgment on the verdict. Reusch filed a motion for new trial, which the trial court did not rule upon and which was deemed denied by operation of law after 90 days, pursuant to Rule 59.1, A.R.Civ.P. Reusch appeals, arguing that the verdict is inadequate and that the…