Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
Fall 9-6-2019
Case Synopsis
The Court clarified that (1) the heightened duty of care by common carriers only applies to transportation-related risks, and (2) when a common carrier is aware of a passenger’s disability, reasonable care includes providing safe transport that the circumstances reasonably require based on the disability.
Recommended Citation
Holthus, Michael, "First Transit v. Chernikoff, 135 Nev. Adv. Op. 32 (Aug. 1, 2019)" (2019). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 1245.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/1245
