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A court in Russia compensated a disgruntled commuter $230 for moral damage suffered during a rush hour train ride in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk.
The unnamed plaintiff filed the lawsuit against commuter rail operator Krasprigorod in February alleging “physical and moral suffering” after being stuck for two hours in the train’s crowded station, according to news reports.
The man, who originally sought $1,550 in damages, said he was unable to breathe properly, and suffered as other passengers cursed and pushed and stepped on his feet, according to reports.
A spokeswoman for the Krasnoyarsk court said the judge awarded the passenger $230 and ruled that the train operator was liable because it failed to provide a safe environment and quality service to the plaintiff.
According to reports, the company said it will pay the amount to the plaintiff and will not appeal the court’s decision.
For anyone who has been stuck in a crowd waiting for a commuter train, $230 barely covers the aggravation, but it’s a start.
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