Watson v. Kentucky & Indiana Bridge & R.R. Co.
Kentucky Court of Appeals
126 S.W. 146 (Ky. App. 1910)
Relevant factsFree
After the Railroad's (defendant) negligence caused a gasoline tanker to spill into a street, Duerr dropped a lit match into the gasoline, causing an explosion that injured bystander Watson (plaintiff); the evidence conflicted as to whether Duerr dropped the match maliciously or merely carelessly. The trial court directed a verdict for the Railroad, and Watson appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a criminal act of a third party that concurs with a negligent act to cause harm is a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the negligent act.