Matthew Knight obtained a defense verdict on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad. Plaintiff claimed he sustained $400,000 in medical bills and $2.4 million in past and future lost time from work stemming from a work accident while attempting to refuel a locomotive. The defense admitted liability but denied proximate cause. Plaintiff asked the jury for $5,571, 475. Affirmed on appeal. Stachulak v. Union Pacific Railroad, Cause No. 10 L 2096. Cook County, Illinois.
