Universal Underwriters Insurance v. Allstates Air Cargo, Inc.

¶ 1. Defendant carrier Allstates Air Cargo, Inc. (Allstates) appeals from the decision of the Lamoille Superior Court granting plaintiff-shipper Universal Underwriters Insurance Company’s (UUIC) motion in limine to preclude Allstates from relying upon a limitation of liability provision on Allstates’ airbill. The issue arose in litigation between them over damage and loss of part of UUIC’s computer equipment while being shipped by Allstates. Allstates argues that the limitation of liability provision is enforceable under the “released value” doctrine of federal common law. We do not agree,…