High Court Reinstates Jury Verdict in Favor of Railway in FELA Case

The Nebraska Supreme Court reinstated a jury's verdict in favor of a railway on a worker's claim for damages under the Federal Employers Liability Act, finding no error in the manner in which the trial judge had instructed the jury on the law. Case: Kuhnel v. BNSF Railway Co., No. S­12­296, 02/28/2014, published.Facts: Edwin H. Kuhnel in July 2009 filed a complaint against BNSF under the Federal Employers Liability Act alleging that he injured his lower back after being thrown against a locomotive cab during the recoupling of train cars. He claims his injuries were caused ...