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Montgomery v. Caribe Transport: How This Supreme Court Decision Affects You

May 27, 2026 | Events

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The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport eliminated a federal preemption defense brokers had relied on for years. State-law negligent hiring claims against freight brokers can now proceed, and the implications extend well beyond the broker community.

Join Saxton & Stump Shareholders Doug Marcello and Trucking and Commercial Transportation Co-Chair Mike Traxler, alongside Vice President of Transportation at Marsh McLennan Agency Kevin Forbes, for a free webinar covering three areas of immediate concern:

  • Litigation exposure: what the decision means for broker liability and the carrier vetting standard going forward
  • Contractual indemnification: what to expect in broker-carrier agreements and how carriers should respond
  • Insurance: coverage considerations for brokers and carriers, including trucking companies that also broker loads

 

What You Will Learn

Attendees will leave with a clear framework for assessing their exposure and the practical steps to take now.

 

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