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Recent News About Bnsf Railway
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Illinois torched business and common sense with its biometric privacy law
How sadly ironic that White Castle became the latest victim of the Illinois General Assembly’s malfeasance. Its stores are modeled after the Chicago Water Tower, which survived the Chicago Fire and stands as a monument to the spirit of tenacity and resilience that once prevailed to rebuild the city. -
BNSF Railway worker alleges injuries from poor roadway condition in rail yard
EAST ST. LOUIS — A BNSF Railway worker alleges a roadway full of deep potholes in the rail yard caused him to suffer a spinal injury. -
Plaintiff with two suits over same incident wants California law to apply in SDIL: Damages can be recovered even if 99% at fault
EAST ST. LOUIS – Plaintiff Myron Sandoval of California, who sued in California and Illinois over a California accident, proposes to apply California law at trial in Illinois. -
Former BNSF Railway employee sues over alleged work-related injuries
BELLEVILLE — BNSF Railway is accused of negligence after a former employee claims he suffered severe injuries to his face. -
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Dec. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Dec. 8 in the suits below: -
Dec. 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "360 p.i.: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "360 p.i.: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Dec. 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Kayla Jo Frese vs BNSF Railway Company on Dec. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kayla Jo Frese against BNSF Railway Company and National Railroad Passenger Corporation on Dec. 8. -
Wrongful death suit filed against Amtrak, BNSF Railway after farm tractor was struck at crossing
BELLEVILLE — Amtrak and BNSF Railway are facing a wrongful death suit by the estate of man who was struck and killed by a train at a crossing in Bureau County. -
Gilbert denies remand in suit against US Steel over fatal accident
BENTON – Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert rejected Madison County jurisdiction over a fatal accident at US Steel in Granite City. -
California rail yard worker accuses East St. Louis company of negligence after suffering 'catastrophic' injuries
BENTON - A California man claims he suffered "catastrophic injuries" while unloading vehicles from a railcar that was allegedly repaired by a company in East St. Louis. -
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 1 in the suits below: -
Feb. 1: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "410 anti-trust" cases
The following cases categorized as "410 anti-trust" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Brady McCasland, Inc. vs BNSF Railway Company on Feb. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brady McCasland, Inc. against BNSF Railway Company, CSX Transportation, Inc. , Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Union Pacific Railroad Company on Feb. 1. -
Judge in railroad suit recuses after defense questions impartiality as former railroad plaintiff’s attorney
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty recused himself from a wrongful death suit after defendant BNSF Railway questioned his impartiality. -
Suit alleges man died from severed leg in train incident
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a railway company after his family member's leg was severed, resulting in his death. -
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: U.S. Senate confirms former Thompson Coburn partner Tom Jayne to Railroad Retirement Board
Thompson Coburn extends its congratulations to our former partner Tom Jayne, senior general attorney with BNSF Railway Company and a recent Presidential nominee for a key position on the Railroad Retirement Board. -
Widow accuses BNSF Railway, others of not warning about asbestos risks
BELLEVILLE — A widow claims her husband was exposed to asbestos during the course of his career, leading to his cancer diagnosis. -
Thompson Coburn law firm ranked best in country in railroad law, copyright law by U.S. News
BELLEVILLE – U.S. News & World Report has named the firm of Thompson Coburn as the best firm in the nation for railroad law. Best Lawyers also gave the firm the highest ranking in railroad law. -
Former BNSF Railway alleges cancer diagnosis was caused by asbestos exposure
BELLEVILLE – A man formerly employed by BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad alleges asbestos exposure caused him to develop cancer. -
Couple seeks more than $50,000 in St. Clair County asbestos case
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing a number of companies, citing alleged negligence.