Mooney v. Philadelphia

Opinion by

Trexlbr, P. J.,

This case arose in consequence of a collision between the plaintiff’s car and the motor garbage truck operated by an employee of the City of Philadelphia. Suit was brought for the recovery of damages against the city. It is not questioned that the motor truck was owned by it and was engaged in the service of collecting garbage. “Is the municipality liable for damages resulting from the negligent operation of the truck by its employee?” The lower court decided that it was.. It was held in Scibilia v. Philadelphia, 279 Pa. 549, 124 A. 273, that the gathering and…