Legal Opinion
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Levant
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 16, 1991No. A91A0567PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Cooper, Judge.
This case arises out of an action for damages under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (“FELA”). The case was tried before a jury, and the jury returned a general verdict in favor of plaintiff for one million dollars. Defendant, CSX Transportation, Inc., (“CSX”), appeals from the judgment entered on the jury verdict.
■ Plaintiff had worked as a switchman in a rail yard in Savannah, Georgia since 1972. His job required him to climb onto train cars and to do occasional lifting and pushing and pulling of objects of 100 pounds or more. In 1986, he was injured when one of the train…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Department of Transportation v. Hillside Motors, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1989
- Atlanta Joint Terminals v. KnightCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1958
- Hendricks v. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1989
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3Cited by15 opinions
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