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Montgomery

Montgomery is a legal ruling that establishes a new standard of liability for brokers, holding them responsible for the negligent hiring of third-party carriers they select for their clients.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to a series of major lawsuits and verdicts against brokers, including a $604 million judgment against C.H. Robinson, which cite the ruling as a key factor.

Latest on Montgomery

  • Another aspect of Montgomery: it might make human brokers more valuable
  • What Does Fraud Look Like Post-Montgomery?
  • Penske firms reversed twice on appeals, Montgomery a factor
  • RXO, post-Montgomery, sees benefit in its insurance, vetting
  • C.H. Robinson Faces $604 Million Verdict: What Vicarious Liability and Negligent Hiring Mean for Brokers After Montgomery and Home Depot
  • Landstar expects to emerge a winner in post-Montgomery world

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