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Donald French v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.

Date: 10-12-2000

Case Number: 48914

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Prince William County, Virginia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Francis P. Hajek of Wilson, Hajek & Shapiro, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Stephen M. Smith of Joseph Smith, Ltd., Hampton, Virginia

Defendant's Attorney: Aubrey R. Bowles, II of Bowles & Bowles, Richmond, Virginia

Description:

Railroad Negligence Claim - Brain Damage and Fractures - Plaintiff was setting in a gas station he managed on May 2, 1997 when a Norfolk Southern train derailed because a switch had been left open by a Norfolk Southern employee. Mr. French was crushed in the rubble of the station sustaining open fractures. As time passed, he claimed that he had also sustained brain damage that prevented him from returning to his $70,000 a year job and that the injury destroyed his career.

Norfolk Southern admitted liability but contested damages.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $45.93 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Donald French v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $45.93 million.

Which court heard Donald French v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Prince William County, Virginia, VA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Donald French v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Francis P. Hajek of Wilson, Hajek & Shapiro, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Stephen M. Smith of Joseph Smith, Ltd., Hampton, Virginia. Defendant's attorney: Aubrey R. Bowles, II of Bowles & Bowles, Richmond, Virginia.

When was Donald French v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. decided?

This case was decided on October 12, 2000.