Ted Perryman Presented at the ATA Litigation Center’s Forum for Motor Carrier General Counsel, Monday July 15th, in Couer d’ Alene, ID

7/22/2013

Mr. Perryman presented with Rob Abbott, VP or Safety Policy ATA, and Steve Bryan, CEO of Vigillo on ‘CSA Scores – Just an Illusion?’ This was an in-depth discussion of the substantive flaws in the data and methodologies that drive CSA scores. This 4 day conference covered a host of other topics and litigation issues including:

Featured Topics:

  • Briefings on Independent Contractor Classification Threats and Practical Guidance on their Use
  • The Potential for EEOC Investigation and Enforcement When Going Beyond the FMCSRs with Respect to Driver Qualification
  • A Survey of FAAAA Preemption Cases
  • Freight Contracting Tips in a Multimodal System
  • What Do You Need to Know About Using Foreign Drivers?
  • Can Driver Claims of Privacy or Harassment Derail Use of Safety Technologies?
  • Whistleblower Protections for Motor Carrier Employees

The Forum will again feature a symposium on highway accident litigation issues, including:

  • Understanding Trends in Highway Accident Verdicts
  • Successful Strategies for Defending Against Punitive Damages
  • What Motor Carrier Practices Have Proven to be Cost-Effective when Litigating an Accident Claim?
  • What Data Is On the Truck and the How/What/When of Retention

This year’s Forum featured a guest panel featuring the Honorable Annette Sandberg,

For more information please contact Jennifer Mason, jmason@robertsperryman.com or 314-421-1850