RICO Case Against TQL, CH Robinson: What’s At Stake for Brokers?
A civil RICO lawsuit against C.H. Robinson and TQL by six motor carriers alleges racketeering and collaboration with illegal carriers to depress prices, causing lost business. With jury selection set for 2028, what does this drawn-out legal battle mean for the freight industry? Attorney Matt Leffler breaks down the complexities, motions to dismiss, and potential […] The post RICO Case Against…
Civil RICO lawsuits alleging conspiracies between brokers TQL and C.H. Robinson to collude with illegal trucking companies to suppress freight rates have been filed by six trucking companies. The case, set for jury selection in April 2028, faces potential dismissal motions by the defendants, who argue the plaintiffs cannot prove lost contracts were due to illegal collusion.
If successful, a $50 million damages award could result in treble damages of $150 million under RICO. The plaintiffs' weak position is bolstered by their carriers' higher-than-average commercial vehicle out-of-service rates.
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