The removal of CSA scores from public view may not eliminate the ability for an injured party to sue based on the negligent selection of a motor carrier, but it changes the analysis. The FMCSA still allows public access to certain safety information, and it further allows private access to the full statistics. Following the removal of the information to the public, the legal inquiry may revolve around what information was available and what kind of access to information a party had when selecting a motor carrier.
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