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Yet another broker liability case, this time in the Fifth Circuit, adds to the growing mix

Last updated: July 23, 2025 7:20 pm
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The issue of broker liability in the transportation industry has been a topic of debate, with conflicting precedents and court decisions adding to the complexity of the matter. A recent lawsuit in the Fifth Circuit involving two entities within the Penske trucking empire has the potential to further complicate the situation.

The case, formally known as Crane vs. Liberty Lane, is significant due to the conflicting precedents on whether a broker can be held liable for accidents or damages caused by the carrier it hires. While other federal circuit courts have addressed this issue, the Fifth Circuit’s involvement could add another layer of conflict to the mix.

The Penske case centers around a fatal crash that occurred in Bee County, Texas in December 2018. The accident involved a truck driven by Satnam Lehal, who was working for a company called OK Transport. The chain of events leading to the crash involved Penske Logistics contracting with Adient USA for logistics services, which then subcontracted transportation services to Penske Transportation Management (PTM). PTM further brokered the load to Liberty Lane, which in turn subcontracted the job to OK Transport.

The legal arguments in the case revolve around the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (F4A), which includes a preemption clause that limits state laws from impacting the “price, route, or service” of transportation companies. The Penske companies successfully argued for summary judgment based on their distance from the ultimate carrier, OK Transport, citing the statutory employer doctrine.

However, attorneys for the plaintiffs have appealed the summary judgment decision, questioning the application of the statutory employer doctrine and highlighting the safety exemption under F4A. This exemption allows states to take action against brokers on safety issues, which has been a point of contention in previous cases involving broker liability.

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The outcome of the Penske case in the Fifth Circuit could further add to the conflicting opinions on broker liability across different circuit courts. With the Supreme Court declining to address the issue multiple times in recent years, the growing divide among circuits underscores the need for legal clarity in this complex area of transportation law.

As the legal battle continues in the Penske case and other similar lawsuits, the industry awaits potential Supreme Court intervention to provide guidance on broker liability under F4A. The outcome of these cases could have far-reaching implications for brokers, carriers, and the overall transportation industry.

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