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: Eleventh Circuit Rules FAAAA Preemption Applies In Case Against Freight Broker For Negligent Selection

On April 13, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that a plaintiff’s claim for negligent selection/hiring against a freight broker was: 1) preempted by the 1994 Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act ( ) found in 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c)(1), and 2) not saved by the “safety exception” found in 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c)(2)(A).

Read more in our latest update from Gallagher Sharp Partner Rob Boroff: https://www.gallaghersharp.com/eleventh-circuit-rules-faaaa-preemption-applies-in-case-against-freight-broker-for-negligent-selection/