Ludwig v. Osterland

DOWLING, J.,

The genesis of the instant action was an accident involving a dump truck owned by defendant, Carlisle Hauling Co., and driven by plaintiff, David Ludwig, and a Conrail freight train at a railroad crossing in Hummelstown. As a result of the accident, Ludwig sustained various injuries, including four broken ribs and a collapsed lung, and was confined to a hospital for six days. Defendant Oster-land is the principal owner and chief executive officer of Osterland Truck Services Inc., which had serviced and repaired plaintiffs truck just prior to the accident. Both corporate entities…