Hisey v. Reading Co.

BLOOM, J.,

This case arises from a complaint in trespass filed by 23 plaintiffs against the Reading Company and others claiming over $3,000,000 in property damage. The complaint was filed on October 15, 1971, and alleged that on September 13, 1971, defendant, Reading Company, was negligent in failing to open a swing bridge located over the Chester Creek at Front Street and Edgmont Avenue in the City of Chester, Pa. More specifically, plaintiffs allege that the Reading Company knew, or should have known, that the high level of the Chester Creek, which was caused by extensive rain, would rise…