Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha v. Regal-Beloit Corporation, Union Pacific Railroad Company v. Regal-Beloit Corporation

Holding: When a cargo shipment starts its journey overseas, the portion of the trip during which the goods are shipped by train is governed by the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, rather than the Carmack Amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act.

Judgment: Reversed, 6-3, in an opinion by Justice Anthony Kennedy on June 17, 2010. Justice Sotomayor dissented, joined by Justices Stevens and Ginsburg.

Briefs and Documents

Merits Briefs

• Brief for Petitioner Union Pacific Railroad Co.
• Brief for Petitioners Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and “K” Line America, Inc. (08-1553 only)
• Brief for Respondent Regal-Beloit Corporation, Victory Fireworks, Inc., PICC Property & Casualty Co. LTD., and Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Co., LTD.
• Reply Brief for Petitioner Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha LTD and “K” Line American, Inc.
• Reply Brief for Petitioner Union Pacific Railroad Co.

Amicus Briefs

• Brief for the United States in Support of Petitioners
• Brief for the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs in Support of Petitioners
• Brief for the Association of American Railroads in Support of Petitioners
• Brief for the World Shipping Council in Support of Petitioners
• Brief for the Transportation and Logistics Council and the American Institute of Marine Underwriters in Support of Respondent

Certiorari-stage documents

• Opinion below (9th Circuit)
• Petition for certiorari
• Brief in Opposition
• Petitioner's reply
• Petition in combined case 08-1554
• Petitioner’s reply in combined case 08-1554