Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC

Decided May 14, 2026. Amy Coney Barrett delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 24-1238 · 608 U.S. ___ (2026)

A claim that one company negligently hired another to transport goods is not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act because States retain authority to regulate safety “with respect to motor vehicles” under the Act. 49 U. S. C. §14501(c)(2)(A).

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