Confusing Jury Instructions Create Unexpected Liability for Trucking Brokers and Shippers

Plaintiffs have long sued trucking brokers and shippers in search of deep pockets and additional insurance, but their theories of liability may be evolving. Because of vague, plaintiff-friendly jury instructions, plaintiffs are increasingly suing brokers and shippers under an agency theory, and many are winning big. Traditional Theories of Liability Against Brokers and Shippers Personal […]