Legal Opinion
Prima U.S. Inc. v. Panalpina, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided August 24, 2000No. 99-9025PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BACKGROUND
McLAUGHLIN, Circuit Judge:
The Westinghouse Electric Corporation (“Westinghouse”) contracted in writing with Panalpina, Inc. (“Panalpina”), a “freight forwarder,” for the transportation and shipment of an electric transformer from the manufacturer (in Italy) to the ultimate consignee, the 3M Corporation (in Iowa). Panalpina, as freight forwarder, was to oversee all of the transportation for the transformer, both on land and over sea. Aware of its obligation, Panalpina stated to Westinghouse, “rest assured your shipment will receive door to door our close care and supervision....”
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- In Re Ionosphere Clubs, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1990
- Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad v. Acme Fast Freight, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1949
- Fireman's Fund American Insurance Companies v. Puerto Rican Forwarding Co., Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1974
- United States v. American Union Transport, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1946
- New York Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Ass'n v. Federal Maritime CommissionCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1964
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