Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Rigsby
United States Supreme Court
241 U.S. 33 (1916)
Relevant factsFree
Switchman Rigsby (plaintiff) fell and was injured due to defective handholds and grab-irons on a boxcar ladder while working for the Railway (defendant), and sued under the Federal Safety Appliance Acts requiring secure ladders and handholds on railcars; a jury awarded him damages, and the circuit court of appeals affirmed.
IssueFree
Whether, where a statutory provision is designed to protect a particular class, a violation causing injury to a class member entitles the victim to sue the violator.