WHITTINGTON v. PENNSYLVANIA R. CO.

Civil Action No. 3505.

55 F.Supp. 1022 (1944)

WHITTINGTON v. PENNSYLVANIA R. CO.

District Court, E. D. New York.

July 6, 1944.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Tyson & Tyson, of New York City (Frank L. Tyson, of New York City, of counsel), for plaintiff.

Burlingham, Veeder, Clark & Hupper, of New York City, for defendant.


GALSTON, District Judge.

When the jury's verdict was rendered, my first reaction was that the amount seemed excessive. However, on reflection, on taking into consideration all the elements involved, I am not disposed to disturb the verdict in any way.

The plaintiff is thirty-nine years of age, had been steadily employed since 1934 and even prior thereto, and was earning approximately $3,000 a year. He had been in good health and his work as an automobile mechanic...

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