#supply-chain-litigation
(10 articles)Samsung sues CMA CGM for $186M over container charges
Samsung has initiated legal action against shipping giant CMA CGM, seeking $186 million in compensation related to container charges. This dispute highlights escalating tensions between major shippers
RICO Suit Against Major Brokers Tests Limits of Trucking Competition Law
Six independent trucking companies have filed a civil RICO lawsuit against freight brokers C.H. Robinson and Total Quality Logistics, claiming the brokers captured market share by routing loads to car
CH Robinson Hit with RICO Complaint Over Carrier Fraud
On September 23, six family-owned trucking companies filed a RICO complaint against CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging wire fraud, forced labor, and use
RICO Lawsuit Targets Major 3PLs Over Illegal Carrier Networks
A federal lawsuit filed in eastern Texas represents an escalation in litigation against major freight brokers, with six carrier plaintiffs alleging that C.H. Robinson and TQL violated the Racketeer In
Flexport Wins $33.7M Demurrage Case Against Peloton at FMC
Flexport has secured a $33.7 million judgment against Peloton in a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) demurrage dispute, marking a significant win in container-related fee litigation. This case undersc
Flexport Wins $33.7M Peloton FMC Claim Dispute
Flexport has successfully defended against a $33.7 million FMC claim filed by Peloton, marking a significant victory in a high-profile shipper-carrier dispute. This case underscores the complex liabil
TQL Wins Broker Liability Case: What Post-Montgomery Means
Total Quality Logistics secured a significant legal victory when a Colorado federal judge dismissed it as a defendant from a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a June 2024 incident in which steel be
Trailer Defects Spark Multi-Party Litigation Over Safety
Fruehauf, a major trailer manufacturer, is attempting to bring component suppliers SAF-Holland and Bendix into a product liability lawsuit filed by Summitt Leasing over defective trailers that have re
Fifth Circuit Reverses Penske Dismissals in Landmark Broker Liability Case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt significant legal setbacks to the Penske empire by reversing two earlier district court decisions that favored Penske companies in the Crane vs. Liberty La
Freight Broker Data: Digital Tools Could Expose You to Lawsuits
Digital freight brokerage platforms that rely on automation and data collection may be inadvertently creating evidence trails that expose companies to significant legal liability. According to Cassand