The court properly directed a verdict on the issues of causation and comparative negligence in this case. The standard of negligence in FELA cases is considerably more liberal than that governing common-law negligence actions, simply requiring proof that "`justif[ies] with reason the conclusion that employer negligence played any part, even the slightest, in producing the injury or death for which damages are sought'" (Curley v Consolidated Rail Corp.,
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MAZZELLA v. METRO-NORTH COMMUTER R.R. CO.
213 A.D.2d 254 (1995)
624 N.Y.S.2d 15
Sam Mazzella, Respondent, v. Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co., Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
March 16, 1995
March 16, 1995
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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