No. 25A1102

Christina Casarez v. Irigoyen Farms, Inc., et al.

Lower Court: California
Docketed: 2026-04-07
Status: Application
Type: A
Tags: FAA-authorization-act federal-preemption negligence-claims safety-exception shipper-liability state-law-preemption
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

Question not identified.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 preempts state-law direct negligence claims against shippers and receivers in cases arising from fatal truck crashes, and whether the Act's safety exception applies when a plaintiff does not allege a defect in the vehicle itself

Docket Entries

2026-04-07
Application (25A1102) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until June 13, 2026.
2026-03-31
Application (25A1102) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 14, 2026 to June 13, 2026, submitted to Justice Kagan.

Attorneys

Christina Casarez
Kevin G. LittleLaw Office of Kevin G. Little, Petitioner