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Landmark Week for Freight Law: What Every Broker Must Know About Montgomery v. Caribe and In re Home Depot

Two historic rulings issued one day apart have permanently reshaped liability in the freight industry. Freight brokers now face expanded negligent-hiring exposure nationwide — while passive shippers may have a cleaner defense in Texas. Here is what both decisions mean for your operation.

APL Transportation & Logistics

June 8, 2026 · 9 min read

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