Stanley Davis, a long-time employee of a major railroad company, has filed a lawsuit alleging severe negligence after suffering an electric shock to his genitals while on the job. The complaint was filed by Stanley Davis in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, on February 7, 2025, against Union Pacific Railroad Company.
According to the details outlined in the case, Stanley Davis had been working for Union Pacific Railroad Company for over three decades when he experienced a life-altering incident on August 21, 2024. While performing his duties as an engineer in Hockley, Texas, Davis was using a restroom located on a rail engine when an improperly secured electrified wire fell and made contact with him. This resulted in a painful electric shock through his urination stream. As per the lawsuit, this shocking event caused significant injuries to Davis's reproductive organs and kidneys and inflicted mental trauma and anxiety due to its impact on his personal life.
Davis accuses Union Pacific of failing to provide a safe working environment and violating federal safety statutes. He cites negligence under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and Locomotive Inspection Act (LIA), arguing that Union Pacific did not maintain proper safety standards or equipment as required by law. Specifically, Davis claims that Union Pacific failed to warn him of unsafe conditions or provide adequate assistance and safety procedures. Furthermore, he asserts that the company's actions were negligent per se due to their violation of federal regulations intended to prevent such hazards.
The plaintiff is seeking monetary relief exceeding $1 million for damages incurred from physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost earnings and benefits, medical expenses, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and other related damages. Additionally, Davis seeks post-judgment interest and all court costs associated with the case.
Representing Stanley Davis are attorneys Michael Patrick Doyle, Patrick M. Dennis from Doyle Dennis Avery LLP; Jeffrey Avery; C. Patrick Doyle; along with Sara Youngdahl from The Youngdahl Law Firm P.C. The case is presided over by Judge Talitha McCarty under Case ID 2025-08536 in Harris County's 113th Judicial District Court.