California Court of Appeals Limits the Safety Exception of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (“FAAAA”)

Across the Country, Federal and State Courts have wrestled with the interpretation of a federal statute which could preempt state common law claims against brokers, carriers and freight forwarders. The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (“FAAAA”) provides that States “may not enact or enforce a law, regulation, or other provision having the force and effect of law related to a price, route, or service of any motor carrier…, broker, or freight forwarder with respect to the…
By: Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP