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Wardwell v. Union Pacific R.R. Co.
Ill.January 17, 2018No. 120438Cited 8 times
Defendant WinUnion Pacific Railroad Company
Case Details
- Status
- Published
- Procedural Posture
- appeal
Related Laws
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Claim Types
Wrongful Termination
Outcome
Illinois Supreme Court reversed the appellate court's decision and affirmed the circuit court judgment in favor of Union Pacific Railroad. The court held that under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA), a railroad defendant may argue to the jury that a third party's negligent conduct was the sole cause of the plaintiff's injuries.
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