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Eartha Mae Williams v. CSX
Date: 10-31-2003
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Unknown
Plaintiff's Attorney:
John E. Parker of Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick, P.A., Hampton, South Carolina
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
The 44-year-old Swansea water department worker was driving a town truck when the railroad machine struck it.
CSX Transportation Inc. was negligent because it had not followed state law and cleared overgrown scrub oaks and other vegetation at the crossing that blocked Williams' view.
The unit that hit Stanley's truck was traveling 15 mph over the limit set by CSX for operation of the unit.
The CSX maintenance vehicle driver, Ronald Paul Bowen II of Dillon, told investigators he blew the horn and slowed when Williams drove onto the tracks. Parker said the machine was traveling about 20 mph when it hit Williams' truck. That was above CSX's self-imposed 5-mph speed limit at a crossing.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Eartha Mae Williams v. CSX?
The outcome was: The jury said CSX should pay Eartha Mae Williams $4.5 million in actual damages and $7.5 million in punitive damages.
Which court heard Eartha Mae Williams v. CSX?
This case was heard in Unknown, SC. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Eartha Mae Williams v. CSX?
Plaintiff's attorney: John E. Parker of Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick, P.A., Hampton, South Carolina. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Eartha Mae Williams v. CSX decided?
This case was decided on October 31, 2003.