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CSX Railroad Lawsuit
Residents of Curtis Bay have filed a class-action lawsuit against CSX Transportation. The lawsuit asserts that an explosion at the CSX facility caused air pollution, including lead, arsenic, and silica.
The plaintiff was employed by CSX from 1962 until 2002. During his time with the company was exposed to diesel exhaust fumes. He had lung cancer and lung diseases.
Damages
A flood that caused significant damage to a tiny North Carolina town may be traced back to the CSX Transportation railroad. The lawsuit claims that the railroad allowed a culvert to become blocked by debris, which caused water to surge and pressurize until it burst out of the blockage into the town of Waverly. The resulting tsunamis destroyed homes, forced people to move and killed at least 1 person. The town's residents claim CSX did not warn them of the dangers of flooding which they believe was caused by CSX's lack of skill to clear the clogged culvert.
Plaintiffs presented evidence showing that the vegetation was overgrown at the Jordan Street crossing that drivers were unable to see the train approaching. This is enough to establish that CSX had been negligent in maintaining the railway lines. CSX contends that the trial court abused their discretion by admitting this evidence, and that the jury was instructed that Mr. Hensley had to prove that his fear of a cancerous tumor was real and significant.
A man from southeast Georgia has filed a suit against CSX. He claims that the company fired him because of his complaints about safety violations. Chase Highsmith claims CSX was negligent and violated federal regulations regarding the maintenance of rail cars. Highsmith claims he was dismissed as a carman and railroad car inspector after he complained about violations of rail safety laws.
Premises liability
If someone is injured on the property of someone else, he or she may be able to sue. It can be difficult, but the key is to show that the person responsible was legally bound to ensure safety standards were maintained on their property.
A flooded home, for example, could be avoided if maintenance was done on the culverts that transport water between the railroad track and the creek. The lawsuit asserts that CSX allowed debris in these culverts to clog over time. This resulted in the water to back up and release the floodwaters into a wall.
In the second case a jury handed plaintiff Robert Highsmith almost $7 million after finding that he suffered injuries as a result of asbestos exposure while working for CSX. However, a judge has now reversed this verdict, claiming that the jury was not properly coached on the law and was not given the opportunity to hear the testimony of an expert.
Highsmith claims that he was employed by the railroad lawsuit as an engineer and was promoted to locomotive engineer. He is seeking reinstatement, a higher degree of seniority, compensatory damages backpay, and punitive damages with interest. Highsmith however, on the other assertion, says he violated company policy and had no valid reason to be absent from work.
Negligence
A man who has filed a lawsuit against CSX for an injury he sustained on the job has claimed that the company was negligent in failing to provide him with a safe working environment. According to the suit, the plaintiff fell off a tank car when he released the vertical hand brakes. He suffered from post-concussion as well as fractures to his neck and leg, and a herniated disk on three different levels of his spine.
The lawsuit also asserts that the railroad cancer was unable to keep a safe distance between trains and pedestrians. It says that a misaligned track switch caused the accident, and the plaintiff was in a state of stress due to requests from supervisors and threats of discipline. The lawsuit claims CSX was in violation of both the Federal Employers' Liability Act (fela railroad settlements) and the Railway Labor Act.
The survivors of a deadly flood in Waverly (Tennessee) are suing CSX, as well as two property owners in the area. The families of the victims are seeking $450 million damages. They claim that the flooding could have been prevented. The lawsuit claims that CSX let debris block the culvert beneath the bridge that blocked the flow of water. The lawsuit asserts that the company was negligent for failing to clear the culverts and in placing debris on the adjacent property of Sherry and James Hughey.
Intentionally inflicting emotional distress
In addition to the financial losses resulting from the floods residents of Curtis Bay are suffering emotional anxiety and fear of future catastrophes. They are also concerned about the possibility of a second tsunami. The continual operation of the transfer facility threatens their well-being and safety. The lawsuit claims that CSX should be held responsible for CSX Railroad Lawsuit any damages caused by their actions.
The lawsuit also states that CSX was not able to warn residents about the possibility of flooding and dangers of the bridge it owns. The suit also claims that CSX did not clear the culvert on its property, leading to ponding, and ultimately a the tidal wave. Further, the lawsuit claims that CSX was warned about the flooding problem by neighbors as well as New York state officials.
CSX is also arguing that the trial court's instruction to the jury in relation to mitigating damages was incorrect and insufficient. The jury was given the false impression that Miller was required to take reasonable steps to return to gainful employment in a reasonable amount of time after his injury. Furthermore the trial court's order did not explain that this duty extended to the period after Miller was laid off from CSX in March 2003. In addition, it did not make clear that the trial judge was free to issue an apportionment order that would have permitted the jury to assign the responsibility between CSX's negligence and Miller's advancing age and history of smoking.
Residents of Curtis Bay have filed a class-action lawsuit against CSX Transportation. The lawsuit asserts that an explosion at the CSX facility caused air pollution, including lead, arsenic, and silica.
The plaintiff was employed by CSX from 1962 until 2002. During his time with the company was exposed to diesel exhaust fumes. He had lung cancer and lung diseases.
Damages
A flood that caused significant damage to a tiny North Carolina town may be traced back to the CSX Transportation railroad. The lawsuit claims that the railroad allowed a culvert to become blocked by debris, which caused water to surge and pressurize until it burst out of the blockage into the town of Waverly. The resulting tsunamis destroyed homes, forced people to move and killed at least 1 person. The town's residents claim CSX did not warn them of the dangers of flooding which they believe was caused by CSX's lack of skill to clear the clogged culvert.
Plaintiffs presented evidence showing that the vegetation was overgrown at the Jordan Street crossing that drivers were unable to see the train approaching. This is enough to establish that CSX had been negligent in maintaining the railway lines. CSX contends that the trial court abused their discretion by admitting this evidence, and that the jury was instructed that Mr. Hensley had to prove that his fear of a cancerous tumor was real and significant.
A man from southeast Georgia has filed a suit against CSX. He claims that the company fired him because of his complaints about safety violations. Chase Highsmith claims CSX was negligent and violated federal regulations regarding the maintenance of rail cars. Highsmith claims he was dismissed as a carman and railroad car inspector after he complained about violations of rail safety laws.
Premises liability
If someone is injured on the property of someone else, he or she may be able to sue. It can be difficult, but the key is to show that the person responsible was legally bound to ensure safety standards were maintained on their property.
A flooded home, for example, could be avoided if maintenance was done on the culverts that transport water between the railroad track and the creek. The lawsuit asserts that CSX allowed debris in these culverts to clog over time. This resulted in the water to back up and release the floodwaters into a wall.
In the second case a jury handed plaintiff Robert Highsmith almost $7 million after finding that he suffered injuries as a result of asbestos exposure while working for CSX. However, a judge has now reversed this verdict, claiming that the jury was not properly coached on the law and was not given the opportunity to hear the testimony of an expert.
Highsmith claims that he was employed by the railroad lawsuit as an engineer and was promoted to locomotive engineer. He is seeking reinstatement, a higher degree of seniority, compensatory damages backpay, and punitive damages with interest. Highsmith however, on the other assertion, says he violated company policy and had no valid reason to be absent from work.
Negligence
A man who has filed a lawsuit against CSX for an injury he sustained on the job has claimed that the company was negligent in failing to provide him with a safe working environment. According to the suit, the plaintiff fell off a tank car when he released the vertical hand brakes. He suffered from post-concussion as well as fractures to his neck and leg, and a herniated disk on three different levels of his spine.
The lawsuit also asserts that the railroad cancer was unable to keep a safe distance between trains and pedestrians. It says that a misaligned track switch caused the accident, and the plaintiff was in a state of stress due to requests from supervisors and threats of discipline. The lawsuit claims CSX was in violation of both the Federal Employers' Liability Act (fela railroad settlements) and the Railway Labor Act.
The survivors of a deadly flood in Waverly (Tennessee) are suing CSX, as well as two property owners in the area. The families of the victims are seeking $450 million damages. They claim that the flooding could have been prevented. The lawsuit claims that CSX let debris block the culvert beneath the bridge that blocked the flow of water. The lawsuit asserts that the company was negligent for failing to clear the culverts and in placing debris on the adjacent property of Sherry and James Hughey.
Intentionally inflicting emotional distress
In addition to the financial losses resulting from the floods residents of Curtis Bay are suffering emotional anxiety and fear of future catastrophes. They are also concerned about the possibility of a second tsunami. The continual operation of the transfer facility threatens their well-being and safety. The lawsuit claims that CSX should be held responsible for CSX Railroad Lawsuit any damages caused by their actions.
The lawsuit also states that CSX was not able to warn residents about the possibility of flooding and dangers of the bridge it owns. The suit also claims that CSX did not clear the culvert on its property, leading to ponding, and ultimately a the tidal wave. Further, the lawsuit claims that CSX was warned about the flooding problem by neighbors as well as New York state officials.
CSX is also arguing that the trial court's instruction to the jury in relation to mitigating damages was incorrect and insufficient. The jury was given the false impression that Miller was required to take reasonable steps to return to gainful employment in a reasonable amount of time after his injury. Furthermore the trial court's order did not explain that this duty extended to the period after Miller was laid off from CSX in March 2003. In addition, it did not make clear that the trial judge was free to issue an apportionment order that would have permitted the jury to assign the responsibility between CSX's negligence and Miller's advancing age and history of smoking.
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