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Lytx Webinar Tackles Broker Liability Fallout From Supreme Court Ruling

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Lytx Webinar Tackles Broker Liability Fallout From Supreme Court Ruling

San Diego – October 06, 2026 -- Lytx Inc. will host a live webinar on Oct. 27 examining how the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II is reshaping broker-carrier relationships by exposing brokers to state-law negligent-selection claims.

Supreme Court ruling opens brokers to new liability exposure

The decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II allows brokers to face state-law claims tied to negligent carrier selection, prompting brokers to tighten how they vet and retain carriers. Fleets may now face heightened scrutiny of safety records, public inspection data and compliance documentation as brokers reassess approval criteria.