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nypost.comSupreme Court Allows Lawsuits Against Freight Brokers for Negligent Hiring
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that victims of truck crashes can sue freight brokers for negligent hiring. The unanimous decision removes a prior legal shield for brokers who select carriers.
finance.yahoo.comSupreme Court Rules Freight Brokers Can Be Sued for Negligent Carrier Selection in Truck Crashes
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on Thursday allowing logistics companies or freight brokers to be sued for liability in certain truck crashes. The decision reverses prior limits on who can be held responsible in such cases. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim A…
dailycaller.comU.S. Truck Accident Fatalities Hit 5,000 in 2024, a 50% Rise from 2009 Levels
Approximately 5,000 people died in truck accidents in 2024, marking a rise of more than 50% from 15 years prior. A new proposed law aims to strengthen enforcement against truck drivers, though safety advocates argue it fails to address freight brokers. CBS News correspondent Jim…