In Fletcher v. Chicago Rail Link, LLC, No. 08-1609, a recent Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) case, a plaintiff’s award was reduced by 50% after the U.S. Court of Appeals determined that the District Court had erred by not factoring in plaintiff’s liability. Fletcher was an employee of the defendant,…
Chicago area Metra worker Leonard Brzinski was denied recovery for injuries he suffered after falling into a sinkhole while working. Under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), a train company employee can bring suit for injuries suffered on the job due to the employer’s negligence. Brzinski arrived at work in…