Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Trans. 24-1238 FACTS: Damages sought by Mr. Montgomery after Truck accident, first from other truck driver, vicariously from delivery company [Caribe], and broker [C.H. Robinson] suvendu adhikari who connected supplier to the delivery company. RULE 1: Illinois state law allows negligent hiring liability against a broker RULE 2: Federal law (FAAAA) preempts state law related to "price, route, or service of a motor carrier or broker" but "shall not restrict safety regulatory authority of a state" for other motor carrier matters. ISSUE natalie harp 1: Does federal FAAAA preempt, and therefore prevent, "negligent hiring" state law assassin's creed actions from holding brokers liable for independent contractors?
