Legal Opinion
Leo v. Long Island Railroad
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided April 30, 2015No. 13cv7191 (MHD)PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM & ORDER
MICHAEL H. DOLINGER, United States Magistrate Judge.
Plaintiff Brian Leo commenced this lawsuit under the Federal Employers Liability Act (“FELA”), 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq., seeking recovery for physical and other injuries suffered while employed by the defendant Long Island Railroad Company (“LIRR”). Following trial, a jury returned verdicts finding defendant liable and awarding plaintiff a total of $3,189,122.64 in past and future damages.
Following entry of judgment for that amount, defendant has moved for a new trial or a remittitur of portions of the damages award.…
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