Law360 Highlights Marc Blubaugh’s Analysis of Supreme Court Decision Expanding Freight Broker Liability

Marc Blubaugh, co-chair of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics Group, authored an Expert Analysis published by Law360 examining the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC.

In the article, Blubaugh analyzes the Court’s unanimous ruling that state-law negligent hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted by federal law, allowing such claims to proceed under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act’s “safety exception.” This decision significantly alters the liability landscape for brokers nationwide.

Blubaugh also outlines the broader implications for the transportation industry, including increased litigation exposure and a heightened need for enhanced carrier vetting and risk management practices.

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