Today the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in No. 24-1238. Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, et al. Case No. 24-1238 concerns whether 14501(c) preempts a state common-law claim against a broker for negligently selecting a motor carrier or driver? Shawn Montgomery was severely injured when his tractor-trailer, stopped on the shoulder of an Illinois highway, was struck by another truck. The other driver, Yosniel Varela-Mojena, was employed by the motor carrier Caribe Transport II, LLC ('Caribe'). C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ('Robinson'), a freight broker, had arranged for Caribe to haul the shipment. Robinson and Caribe operated under an agreement stating that Caribe was an independent contractor and retained exclusive control over its personnel and the manner of its performance. Montgomery sued the driver and Caribe, and also sued the broker, Robinson. His claims against Robinson alleged that the broker was vicariously liable for the driver's negligence, arguing Caribe was Robinson's agent. Montgomery also claimed Robinson had negligently hired the driver and the carrier.