US supreme court says man who lost leg can sue logistics firm over truck crash
Summary
The US Supreme Court ruled that Shawn Montgomery, who lost part of his leg in a truck crash, can sue CH Robinson, a large logistics company. The court said the company could be held responsible for hiring a risky truck driver, despite federal regulations.Key Facts
- Shawn Montgomery was injured in a 2017 crash when a speeding truck hit his parked vehicle.
- Montgomery wants to hold CH Robinson liable because they hired the truck carrier even though there were safety concerns.
- The truck driver had a previous careless driving citation, and the carrier had multiple crashes within five months.
- CH Robinson argued they should not be sued because they rely on federal government licensing for carriers.
- A lower court dismissed Montgomery’s case, but the Supreme Court reversed that decision unanimously.
- More than 24 US states supported Montgomery’s case, saying it would improve trucking safety.
- The Trump administration and companies like Amazon opposed making logistics firms liable under state laws.
- The ruling notes that federal law usually overrules state law, but exceptions exist for safety reasons.
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