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February 13, 1894
The Portland Daily Press
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Thomas Silk, injured while discharging coal for the Grand Trunk railroad due to carelessness, sued the company. Judge Whitehouse, as referee, awarded him $6800 in damages plus fees for surgeon Dr. H. P. Merrill.
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THE SILK CASE.
Judge Whitehouse Awards $6800 and Fees to the Injured Man.
The readers of the Press remember the case of Thomas Silk, the employe of the Grand Trunk road, who was employed in discharging coal, and by carelessness, was thrown from a platform and severely injured. Silk brought suit against the road, and the case was afterwards withdrawn from the jury, the road admitting its liability, and was heard before Judge Whitehouse, as referee, on the question of damages. Judge Whitehouse has just rendered his decision. He gives Silk $6800 damages and also allows the fees of his surgeon, Dr. H. P. Merrill.
Judge Whitehouse Awards $6800 and Fees to the Injured Man.
The readers of the Press remember the case of Thomas Silk, the employe of the Grand Trunk road, who was employed in discharging coal, and by carelessness, was thrown from a platform and severely injured. Silk brought suit against the road, and the case was afterwards withdrawn from the jury, the road admitting its liability, and was heard before Judge Whitehouse, as referee, on the question of damages. Judge Whitehouse has just rendered his decision. He gives Silk $6800 damages and also allows the fees of his surgeon, Dr. H. P. Merrill.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Injury
Court Award
Damages Compensation
Work Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Silk
Judge Whitehouse
Dr. H. P. Merrill
Grand Trunk Road
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Silk
Judge Whitehouse
Dr. H. P. Merrill
Grand Trunk Road
Story Details
Thomas Silk, an employee of the Grand Trunk road, was severely injured by carelessness while discharging coal from a platform. He sued the company, which admitted liability. Judge Whitehouse, as referee, awarded $6800 in damages and surgeon fees.