Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company v. Benchmark Trade Solutions, Inc. et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. INTRODUCTION
On October 9, 2024, plaintiff Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company (“Plaintiff’ or “Allianz’”) filed this action against defendants Benchmark Trade Solutions, Inc. (“Benchmark”), AM Trans Expedite, LLC (“Third-Party Plaintiff’ or “AM Trans”), and Does through 10 (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiffs complaint alleges two causes of action: (1) liability under the Carmack Amendment, 49 U.S.C. § 14706, against AM Trans and Does through 10; (2) breach of contract against Benchmark and Does 1 through 10. Dkt. 1 (“Compl.”). On December 13, 2024, Benchmark filed a cross-complaint against AM Trans, alleging claims for (1) equitable indemnification and (2) contribution. Dkt. 15 (“Cross- compl.”). On May 13, 2025, AM Trans filed a motion for leave to file a third-party complaint against Speedy, Safe and Sure Logistics LLC (“Speedy”). Dkt. 31. On June 9, 2025, the Court granted AM Trans’ motion. Dkt. 37. On June 10, 2025, AM Trans filed its third- party complaint against Speedy, alleging claims for (1) equitable indemnification and (2) contribution. Dkt. 38 (“Third-party compl.”).