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STRASBURG v. UNION PACIFIC R. CO.

No. S-12-999.

839 N.W.2d 273 (2013)

286 Neb. 743

Shawn T. STRASBURG, appellee, v. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, a Delaware corporation, appellant.

Supreme Court of Nebraska.

Filed November 1, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gary J. Nedved and Joel Bacon , of Keating, O'Gara, Nedved & Peter, P.C., L.L.O., for appellant.

William Kvas , Richard J. Dinsmore , and Katie Figgins , for appellee.

Heavican, C.J., Wright, Connolly, Stephan, McCormack, Miller-Lerman, and Cassel, JJ.

Heavican, C.J.

I. INTRODUCTION

Shawn T. Strasburg filed an action under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA), 45 U.S.C. § 51 et seq. (2006), against Union Pacific Railroad Company (Union Pacific). Strasburg alleged that he was injured in the course of his employment and that his injuries were caused by Union Pacific's negligence. A jury trial was held, and a verdict was entered for Strasburg in the amount of $1,032,375.43. Following trial, the...

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