On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States resolved a circuit split1 when it unanimously (9-0) ruled in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC (Caribe). It held that a claim against a broker that negligently hired another to transport goods is not preempted because States retain authority to regulate the safety of motor vehicles on their roads. The Supreme Court reasoned that claims falling within the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994’s (FAAAA) safety…
By: Cozen O’Connor
By: Cozen O’Connor
