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GRUNENTHAL v. LONG ISLAND R. CO.

No. 35.

393 U.S. 156 (1968)

89 S.Ct. 331

21 L.Ed.2d 309

GRUNENTHAL v. LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD CO.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided November 18, 1968.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Milford J. Meyer argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Irving Younger.

Daniel M. Gribbon argued the cause for respondent. On the brief was Paul F. McArdle.

MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner was working for respondent as foreman of a track gang when a 300-pound railroad tie being lifted by the gang fell and severely crushed his right foot. He sued respondent for damages under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 35 Stat. 65, as amended, 45 U. S. C. § 51 et seq., and a jury in the District Court for the Southern District of New York...

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