Palsgraf v. Long Island Rail Co.

Palsgraf v. Long Island Rail Co.

Palsgraf v. Long Island Rail Co.

Mrs. Palsgraf (P) was standing on a Long isle Railroad (D) train platform when two men ran to catch a train. The second man was bearing a small bundle encompassing fireworks. He was assisted aboard the train by one guard on the platform and another on the train. The man fallen the package which blew up when it hit the tracks. The shock of the blast caused scales at the other end of the platform numerous feet away to fall, striking and injuring Palsgraf. ...