Bender v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 1980-05-21

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GARWOOD, Justice. Hubbard Stallworth Bender brought this suit against Southern Pacific Transportation Company under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U.S.C.A. Section 51 (1972) [“FELA”], for damages sustained when he jumped from a moving railroad car which had derailed. The jury found that Southern Pacific was negligent in not properl…

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