The Till Case

The Till Case refers to a legal situation involving Alice Till, who sued a railway for the wrongful death of her son, Charles. The case established that a railway company could be held responsible if it failed to exercise reasonable care in preventing accidents caused by its employees. It clarified that employers owe a duty of care to the public and that safety measures must be adequately implemented. The case highlighted the importance of employer accountability and set a precedent for determining negligence in workplace safety and transportation contexts.