The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II altered the legal landscape for transportation liability claims involving freight brokers and other transportation intermediaries, particularly with respect to the availability of FAAAA preemption defenses under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act. For claims professionals managing transportation accounts, the decision raised important considerations involving potential broker liability, coverage analysis, early factual investigation, and litigation strategy.
Partner Zeke Moya addressed the implications of the ruling during the Cross-Border Transportation Leadership Forum, hosted by Alliant Insurance Services and MAS Seguros, an insurance broker specializing in heavy transport and fleets. His presentation, “Doing Business After Montgomery v. Caribe Transport,” focused on the practical impact of the decision on the transportation and insurance industries.
Zeke examined how the ruling could affect claims handling and litigation strategy, as well as relationships among freight brokers, motor carriers, insurers, and other participants in the transportation industry. He also discussed risk management considerations arising from the decision and the importance of evaluating transportation claims early in the litigation process.
Because of the significance of these issues for insurance claims professionals, risk managers, transportation companies, and other industry participants, Zeke presented the program at two South Texas events:
July 7, 2026 — Laredo, Texas
July 9, 2026 — McAllen, Texas
The Cross-Border Transportation Leadership Forum brought together industry professionals to discuss risk management and supply chain issues affecting companies operating in the cross-border transportation sector.
Program topics included supply chain logistics, commercial transportation risk management, cross-border compliance, and cargo insurance.
Read Zeke’s recent blog post on Montgomery v. Caribe Transport at:
https://www.zekemoya.com/post/montgomery-v-caribe-transport-broker-liability-faaaa-preemption
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling is available online at:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1238_1b7d.pdf
About Ezequiel “Zeke” Moya, Jr., Esq.
Zeke Moya is a South Texas insurance defense attorney and Partner at Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., one of the region’s most established civil defense firms, practicing since 1982. With over a decade of litigation experience across South Texas, from McAllen and Brownsville to Corpus Christi, Zeke has earned a reputation for disciplined, results-driven advocacy in high-stakes civil cases.
Before entering the law, Zeke served as a Captain in the United States Army, leading combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. That same commitment to mission, preparation, and tenacity defines his practice today.
He is bilingual in English and Spanish, giving his clients a meaningful advantage in South Texas litigation. He served on the Board of Directors of the Hidalgo County Bar Association.
Read more about Zeke Moya at: https://www.rofllp.com/attorney/zeke-moya/
About Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P.
Roerig, Oliveira & Fisher, L.L.P., has been committed to providing high quality legal services to local, national and international insurers for over 20 years. Our legal team consists of skilled, experienced attorneys who have over 300 years of combined experience practicing in Texas courts.
The firm serves the Rio Grande Valley from two offices in McAllen and Brownsville. Legal services are provided across South Texas, including Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr, Nueces, Webb, El Paso, Duval, Zapata, San Patricio, Brooks, Jim Wells, Jim Hogg, Kleberg and Kenedy Counties. Read more at: https://www.rofllp.com/
