Legal Opinion
Morgan v. Union Pacific Railroad
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided October 13, 1998No. 73086PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ROBERT G. DOWD, Jr., Chief Judge.
Union Pacific Railroad Company (Railroad) appeals from the judgment of the trial court, entered pursuant to a jury verdict, in favor of Grant Morgan (Morgan) in an action under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. Section 51 et seq. Morgan brought suit against Railroad alleging that Railroad’s negligence caused injuries to *479his hands and wrists in the form of carpal tunnel syndrome while working for the Railroad. The jury found Railroad negligent and awarded Morgan $200,000. Railroad contends on appeal that the trial court erred when it: (1)…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Rogers v. Missouri Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
- Evinger v. ThompsonSupreme Court of Missouri · 1954
- Qualls v. St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1990
- Stewart v. Alton & Southern Railway Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1993
- Hertzler v. Burlington Northern RailroadMissouri Court of Appeals · 1986
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