Rosa v. Burlington Northern, Inc.

O’CONNELL, J., Pro Tempore.

This action was brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (45 USC § 51, et seq) to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by plaintiff in the course of his employment while working for defendant. The jury entered a verdict in the amount of $83,104 and a judgment was entered for that amount. Defendant moved for a new trial or, in the alternative, for a remittitur of a portion of the verdict. The motion was denied and defendant appeals.

Plaintiff suffered injuries when a 400 pound tank cart fell on his hands. Defendant admits that plaintiff was injured…