Shong Ching Lau v. Change

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

BECHTLE, District Judge.

During the summer of 1973, defendant, a Maryland resident, and his family were vacationing in Canada with plaintiffs, residents of Pennsylvania. 1 On July 10, 1973, the vacationing group was traveling within the province of Ontario on a two-lane highway in defendant’s automobile. Defendant, who was driving at the time, attempted to pass a truck. Unfortunately, a vehicle was approaching from the opposite direction. Defendant took evasive action which caused the automobile to skid off the road, hit some trees and, finally, turn over.

Plaintiffs…