TAPP v. Union Pacific Railroad
Published: Sep. 11, 1993 | Result Date: Aug. 6, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV523112 – $480,000
Judge
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Anthony S. Petru
(Hildebrand, McLeod & Nelson LLP)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Steven L. Wolfe
(technical)
Stuart Gherini
(medical)
Defendant
Barry C. Baron
(medical)
Hilary Brodie
(medical)
Facts
Plaintiff worked for Defendant Union Pacific Railroad (and formerly for Western Pacific) as a locomotive engineer from 1970 to the present.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends that they demanded $50,000 and Defendant offered $35,000 prior to trial.
Injuries
High frequency hearing impairment and tinnitus (no medical expenses or lost earnings claimed).
Deliberation
2.5 hours
Poll
varied
Length
5 days
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