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Texas appeals court hands shipper liability another setback as C.H. Robinson plays offense
A Texas appeals court rejected vicarious liability claims against shipper Atlas Aerospace, marking the second such setback for plaintiffs in Texas courts. Meanwhile, C.H. Robinson published a Q&A defending against the $604 million Lipe vs. Lupus Superior verdict and reaffirmed its plan to appeal. The rulings sharpen the legal test for who bears liability beyond the carrier and broker in freight accidents.
Aug 5, 2026 1 source