Case- Cordas v. Peerless Transportation Co., (1941) 27 N.Y.S. 2d 198
A man was held up by two thugs is an alley. When the thieves departed with his possessions, the man quickly gave chase. He had almost caught one when the thief managed to force his way into an empty taxicab stopped at a traffic light. The thief pointed his gun at the cab drivers head and ordered him to drive on. The driver started to follow the directions, but then he suddenly jammed on the brakes and jumped out of the cab to safety. The thief also jumped out, however, the cab continued to travel along the street where it struck Mrs Jenkins, injuring her and her two children. Mrs. Jenkins now seeks recovery, against the cab company, for the injury caused by the accident. Is the cab company liable?