Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Federal Employers Liability Act
(Court opinion corrected 8/29/19.) Railroad freight conductor sued his employer under Federal Employee Liability Act (FELA), claiming negligence for injuries at work. Jury awarded him $821,000, including $310,000 for past and future lost wages. Plaintiff's FELA award is subject to withholding under Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA). FELA damages for lost wages qualify as "compensation" and are taxable under the RRTA. (MASON and WALKER, concurring.)