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Penske Lawsuit Shocks Brokers: Fifth Circuit Reinstates Liability Claims in Fatal Texas Crash
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated liability claims against Penske Logistics and Penske Transportation Management in a fatal 2018 Texas jackknife crash case. The ruling holds that carriers retain vicarious liability as loads move down multi-party brokerage chains, even without knowledge of re-brokering. FreightWaves reports the decision will prompt re-litigation in other brokerage cases previously dismissed under FAAAA's safety exception.
Aug 10, 2026 1 source