U.S. Supreme Court Finds FAAAA Does Not Preempt Negligent Hiring/Selection Claims Against Freight Brokers By Robert D. Boroff May 15, 2026 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn In a unanimous decision issued May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States held that negligent hiring/selection claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA).