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8. I took it as a given that Amtrak owned the track as it is the property owner that is liable,

Sat Aug 12, 2023, 09:36 AM

Aug 2023

not the user. If they don't own it, then I agree with you that the lawyer is suing the wrong party.

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Families of Chester boys killed on railroad tracks sue Amtrak for $20 million [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2023 OP

Likely to be a settlement, not a judgment. no_hypocrisy Aug 2023 #1

Amtrak should win. Gore1FL Aug 2023 #2

Not necessarily. Ever heard the term "Attractive nuisance"? Read below Wonder Why Aug 2023 #4

The point is there is ample clues not to be there. Gore1FL Aug 2023 #5

I worked in the railroad industry for years. Gore1FL Aug 2023 #7

Just a money grab BlueIn_W_Pa Aug 2023 #3