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The Supreme Court’s decisive opinion against C.H. Robinson Worldwide on May 14 represents a shakeup to how the brokerage industry can defend itself in future lawsuits.
The court unanimously delivered a landmark decision, finding that brokers can be held liable for negligent hiring.
“A state law negligent claim can be brought against you. You can defend it,” law firm McCarter & English Partner Ron Leibman told Trucking Dive. “That is all the court said.”
The opinion removes a legal defense of preemption under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act. But brokers can still defend themselves in negligent hiring claims.
