Yancoskie v. Delaware River Port Authority

Opinion by

Price, J.,

Appellants instituted an action in trespass against appellee, Delaware River Port Authority, and other named parties for the death of appellants’ decedent during construction of the Chester-Bridgeport Bridge which was built under the auspices of appellee. The allegations of negligence were based on the failure of appellee and the other defendants to adhere to proper safety standards during said construction. Appellee raised the defense of sovereign immunity and moved for Judgment on the Pleadings, which was granted October 30, 1974 against appellants and all the other…