Duncan Firm: Union Pacific Class Action Notification Okayed; Families Who Settled...

Duncan Firm: Union Pacific Class Action Notification Okayed; Families Who
Settled Injury, Death Claims Sought

LEWISVILLE, Ark., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkansas families whose loved
ones were either killed or injured in accidents involving Union Pacific
Railroad (NYSE: UNP) between 1992 and 2005 and who later settled with the
company are being notified they have been certified as a legal class to pursue
additional compensation for their claims.
On April 11, 2008, Judge Hudson, determined that a class action should
proceed in the case of Victor S. Vickers, et al. v. Union Pacific Railroad, et
al. Case No. CV-2005-005-2, and last week directed the giving of this notice
to all class members:
"IF YOU SETTLED A PERSONAL INJURY OR WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM WITH UNION
PACIFIC FROM 1992 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2005, AND YOU WERE AN UNREPRESENTED,

NON-RAILROAD EMPLOYEE AND A CITIZEN OF ARKANSAS, YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER."

All persons in Arkansas who fit this description are urged to contact the
Duncan Firm at 877-638-6226 or www.duncanfirm.com for more information. The
class does not include railroad employees.
Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Jim Hudson issued a court order May
29, 2008 instructing class attorneys to begin notifying all Arkansans of their
right to pursue legal action against Union Pacific for violating the Arkansas
Deceptive Trade Practices act. The railroad is accused of pressuring families
and individuals to settle claims against the company without legal
representation, and for illegally engaging in the practice of law. Union
Pacific denies any wrongdoing.
"We know of more than 100 Arkansans affected by this class action
certification, but we believe there are probably many more," said Phillip
Duncan. Tom Jones and Mike Roberts also are attorneys representing the class
members.
Union Pacific has filed a notice to appeal Judge Hudson's decision to
certify the class. The case is scheduled to move forward on a class-wide
basis. However, no trial date has been scheduled.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Duncan Firm

501-228-8102
877-638-6226

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