C.H. Robinson plans appeal after jury hits broker with $604 million verdict in Lipe v. Lupus Superior

C.H. Robinson said it does not employ drivers; it said the jury incorrectly treated the driver as its employee.

The verdict does not determine any payment, with the award subject to potential reversal or reduction during a lengthy appeals process.

C.H. Robinson will immediately appeal a $604 million jury verdict in Lipe v. Lupus Superior that found it liable in a 2021 fatal trucking crash.

The case stems from a truck that hit stopped traffic, killing three people plus the driver; the broker disputes any negligence in carrier selection.

The carrier had a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating when selected; the rating remained Satisfactory following a federal review of the accident.