Update: Supreme Court Issues Decision Exposing Freight Brokers to Liability for Negligent Hiring

Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC et al., No. 24-1238 (U.S.) Decided May 14, 2026 – In May 2026, with a unanimous 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court determined that the statutory protections provided by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) did not bar state law claims against freight brokers for negligent hiring. The FAAAA expressly preempts state regulations affecting prices, routes, and various services provided by freight carriers and brokers….
By: Marshall Dennehey