Tom Iverson v. National Railroad Passenger Corp. dba Amtrak
Published: Sep. 9, 2003 | Result Date: Nov. 8, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 01AS00879 Verdict – $40,000
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Siri Felix
(medical)
John D. Hancock
(John D. Hancock Law Group PLLC)
(technical)
Daryl Kitayama
(medical)
William Neumann
(technical)
Richard R. Koch
(technical)
Defendant
Michael R. Klein Jr.
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff Tom Iverson, a 48-year-old conductor, worked for defendant National Railroad Passenger Corp. dba Amtrak. The plaintiff alleged that while working, he was shoved off a train by an unknown passenger when the train made its usual stop in Sacramento. He claimed that the platform for entering and exiting trains was unsafe and the training of employees was inadequate.
Settlement Discussions
A demand of $120,000 was made; the defendant offered $40,000.
Specials in Evidence
$75,000 $400,000
Injuries
The plaintiff allegedly suffered aggravating knee injuries that affected his ability to work as a conductor. He had surgery for both knees.
Result
The plaintiff filed a motion for new trial based on an inconsistent verdict. The case settled for $40,000 and a resignation from plaintiff prior to the hearing of the motion for a new trial.
Length
10 days
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