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SCOTUS opens the door for truckers to sue over mislabeled CBD products
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn, an important case with implications for regulated trucking. The Court ruled that a commercial truck driver could seek treble damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for financial losses (i.e., being out of a job) resulting from a mislabeled CBD product that led to a positive drug test and his termination.NEW Supreme Court ruling on CBD & truckers | What drivers n
Brandon Wiseman
Trucksafe discusses the pitfalls of CBD use among drivers with PrePass
Trucksafe's president Brandon Wiseman recently joined PrePass's Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss the current regulatory landscape surrounding CBD use among commercial drivers and some of the pitfalls. Topics addressed in this episode include: (1) the distinction between marijuana and CBD; (2) how the USDOT and FMCSA regulate marijuana use; (3) how CBD can lead to positive DOT drug tests; (4) the implications of a positive test stemming from CBD use; and (5) what carriers and drivers should be
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