92 N.Y.2d 348 (1998). One-Sentence Takeaway: The standard of care applicable to common carriers is the same as that applied to any other potential tortfeasor – reasonable care under all of the circumstances of the particular case. Summary: Plaintiff was injured on Defendant’s bus when the wheelchair accessible seat collapsed under him. Plaintiff could not […]
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Andrews v. United Airlines
24 F.3d 39 (9th Cir. 1994). Plaintiff was a passenger in Defendant’s airline and was injured when a briefcase fell from the overhead compartment. Plaintiff did not allege that one of Defendant’s agents had opened the overhead compartment. Instead, he alleged that it was foreseeable that luggage could fall and Defendant did not take proper […]