Kness v. Truck Trailer Equipment Co.

When Russell M. Waite, Jr., was injured in an automobile accident while driving home after working a double shift, he had not yet reached the age of 18. In this action against his employer, the main question is whether violation of the state’s regulations limiting employment of minors to one 8-hour shift constituted negligence as a matter of law. Russell’s father-in-law, Robert Kness, commenced suit in Russell’s interest as guardian ad litem. Russell Waite, Sr., obtained the job for him at Truck Trailer Equipment Company in June, 1967, telling the company that, although his son was only 17…