Former Brightline conductor sues for $60 million, citing PTSD from repeated fatal crashes

A former Brightline conductor has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $60 million, saying repeated exposure to deadly train crashes left him with PTSD. He reports more than ten traumatic incidents over five years, including seven confirmed fatalities. The suit accuses Brightline of failing to provide adequate safety protocols or mental‑health support for workers regularly exposed to catastrophic events.