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OOIDA v. Prime
Prime
Case Up and Running
Supreme
Court declines to hear carrier's appeal
On April 17, the
Supreme Court declined to hear Prime's appeal on the 8th Circuit
Court of Appeals ruling upholding private right of action. Under
the ICC Sunset Act of 1995, owner-operators were granted the right
to have disputes with motor carriers over federal leasing regulations
heard in the courts (private right of action). However, when OOIDA
filed suit against Prime in 1996, the carrier contended that the
courts had no jurisdiction, saying instead the Department of Transportation
had jurisdiction in these matters. The district court agreed with
Prime and dismissed the case. OOIDA appealed and on Aug. 10, 1999,
the appeals court reversed the lower court decision, upholding
private right of action. With the decision by the Supreme Court
not to review the appeals court case, the jurisdictional issue
is settled, and the case can now proceed on its merits.
OOIDA encourages owner-operators who have questions
about the lawsuit against Prime - or about any other trucker
matters - to contact the association at its toll-free phone
number (1-800-444-5791) or e-mail us at info@ooida.com
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