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TQL Wins Colorado Lawsuit Dismissal
12 Sep
Summary
- A Colorado federal court dismissed Total Quality Logistics from a fatal crash lawsuit.
- The case involved steel beams falling from a truck, killing the driver.
- The judge found plaintiff's claims against the broker vague and inadequately supported.
In a significant development for brokerages, Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has won a dismissal from a lawsuit in a Colorado federal court. This ruling came on Tuesday, September 9, 2026, when Judge Nina Wang granted TQL's request to be removed as a defendant. The case originated from a tragic incident in June 2024 where steel beams fell from a truck, killing driver Scott Miller on U.S. 285 in Colorado.
Deann Miller, Scott Miller's wife, filed suit against numerous entities within the supply chain. Initially naming only the driver and Monique Trucking, an amended complaint included TQL, Intsel Steel West LLC, Triple-S Steel Holdings, and Searing Industries. TQL, along with Intsel and Triple-S Steel, were subsequently dismissed by Judge Wang, though these dismissals were without prejudice, allowing for potential refiling.
Judge Wang's rulings were decisive, at times characterizing the plaintiff's arguments as "vague" and lacking adequate factual support for the alleged negligence. TQL had previously relied on the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (F4A) for protection, but withdrew this defense following the Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II. This victory provides a moment of relief for TQL amidst industry concerns about broker liability.
