Legal Opinion
Henninger v. Southern Pacific Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 11, 1967No. Civ. 23076PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSalsman, J.
Respondent brought this action -against appellant to recover damages for personal injuries. Appellant admitted its liability, and thus the sole issue presented in the trial court was the amount of respondent’s damages. The jury fixed respondent’s damages at $650,000. Appellant appeals from the judgment entered upon the verdict.
On December 20, 1963, respondent, a eonduetor-brakeman for appellant, was injured in the course of his employment. At the time of the accident he was 29.7 years of age. His injuries were extreme. He lost both legs above the knees and was left with very short stumps,…
2Cases cited23 opinions
- John R. McWeeney v. New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1960
- Seffert v. Los Angeles Transit LinesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1961
- Floyd v. Fruit Industries, Inc.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1957
- Hall v. Chicago & North Western Railway Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1955
- Love v. WolfCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964
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3Cited by36 opinions
- Psychiatric Institute of Washington v. AllenDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1986
- Rodriguez v. McDonnell Douglas Corp.California Court of Appeal · 1978
- United States v. Alice L. EnglishCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1975
- Edward L. Flanigan v. Burlington Northern Inc., a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1980
- Michaud v. SteckinoSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1978
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