Petchel v. Collins

While doing business as McGrath Movers, the plaintiff entered into a contract with the defendants by which he agreed to move their wrapped and packaged belongings to then-new home. Three propane tanks, two of which were full, were among the goods loaded onto the plaintiff’s truck. As the plaintiff was transporting the defendants’ possessions to their new residence, there was an explosion in the cargo box of the truck and the truck caught on fire. He brought this action for damages based upon allegations that the defendants had wrapped explosives and dangerous goods and caused them to be…