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The operator of a school bus service is considered a common carrier under law and is held to an extraordinary standard of care. In Perena v. Nicolas, a school bus driver crossed a railroad track unsafely, resulting in a collision where a student was killed. The court found the bus operator and railroad jointly liable, establishing that common carriers must prove they observed extraordinary diligence to avoid liability for passenger injuries. The court also upheld damages for the lost future earning capaci

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tamsinprado
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