Altro v. Conrail

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

Judgments unanimously reversed, without costs, and actions dismissed.

Plaintiffs were commuters on the Harlem line of Conrail. In the summer of 1982 service on that line deteriorated to the point where, on a great number of trips, the riders were subjected to inconveniences such as no seats available, delayed trains, lack of air conditioning with the windows being sealed, filthy bathrooms and shortage of equipment. As a result, plaintiffs instituted small claims against defendant and recovered judgments. Defendant appeals therefrom.

Conrail is the successor to…