Legal Opinion
Catlett v. Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Supreme Court of Missouri
Decided July 31, 1990No. 72427PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COVINGTON, Judge.
This appeal arises out of an action by plaintiff, Dale O. Catlett, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (“FELA”), 45 U.S.C. §§ 51-60 (1982), to recover for a back injury sustained while employed by defendant, Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company (“Illinois Central”). Judgment was entered on a jury verdict in favor of Mr. Catlett in the amount of $182,000. The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, affirmed. This Court granted transfer. Rule 83.03. Reversed and remanded.
On appeal, Illinois Central contends that the trial court erred in:…
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