Montgomery v. Caribe: Freight Broker Liability After SCOTUS
The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC removed a major federal preemption defense that freight brokers have used against negligent hiring claims. For attorneys handling catastrophic truck crashes, the decision changes where the liability investigation should begin, but it doesn’t make brokers automatically liable.
10 Signs a Trucking Case Needs Broker Liability Review
A catastrophic trucking case may involve more than the driver, motor carrier, and known insurance policy. These ten indicators can help plaintiff attorneys determine when freight broker selection, safety data, load records, and other upstream evidence deserve closer investigation.