Rader v. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Bell,

The sole question presented by these appeals is whether the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is immune from liability in trespass for damage resulting from the negligence of its agents and employees. Although the Courts of Common Pleas have decided this question on numerous occasions, it is one of first impression in this Court and the answer is not easy.

Plaintiffs-appellants instituted the present action in trespass against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commis*611sion. In their amended complaint they alleged that defendant-Commission allowed ice to accumulate on the…