Kiger v. Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis

HOLMAN, Commissioner.

Plaintiff, Lester Kiger, was injured while at work for the defendant on February 4, 19S6, when a refrigerator car door fell upon him as he attempted to close it. He was employed by the defendant as a car-man, the specific job classification being “air hose couple-up man.” This action to recover damages for his injuries was brought under the provisions of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U.S.C.A. Section 51 et seq. A trial resulted in a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $30,000. Defendant has appealed from the judgment entered thereon.

Plaintiff’s case was…