C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) faces $604M advisory jury verdict in Texas

Q: What did the Dallas County jury decide regarding C.H. Robinson (CHRW)?

A Dallas County, Texas jury issued an advisory verdict against C.H. Robinson and two other defendants, awarding $604 million in compensatory damages related to a trucking accident. The amount could be assessed against the company, subject to further court proceedings.

Q: Is the $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson (CHRW) final?

No. The $604 million award is part of an advisory verdict that remains subject to post-trial proceedings before the court enters any final verdict. The company describes it as advisory rather than a final judgment at this stage.

Q: How does C.H. Robinson (CHRW) plan to respond to the advisory verdict?

C.H. Robinson states it disagrees with the advisory verdict and expects to appeal if the jury’s verdict is entered as a final judgment. Any appeal would follow completion of post-trial proceedings and entry of a final judgment by the court.

Q: What risks from this litigation does C.H. Robinson (CHRW) highlight?

The company cites risks including the outcome of post-trial motions , timing and entry of any final judgment, the outcome of any appeal, additional litigation costs, settlements, or judgments , and potential impact on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows .

Q: What forward-looking statements does C.H. Robinson (CHRW) make about the case?

Forward-looking statements cover expectations about post-trial proceedings , the entry and timing of any final judgment , and the outcome of any appeal. The company notes these statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. reports that on July 23, 2026, a jury in Dallas County, Texas issued an advisory verdict in a lawsuit related to a trucking accident involving an independent motor carrier. The jury awarded $604 million in compensatory damages that could be assessed against the company, but this advisory verdict remains subject to post-trial proceedings before any final verdict is entered by the court.

The company states that it disagrees with the jury’s advisory verdict and expects to appeal if the verdict is entered as a final judgment. It highlights forward-looking risks and uncertainties, including the outcome of post-trial motions, the timing and entry of any final judgment, the outcome of any appeal, potential additional litigation costs, settlements or judgments, and the possible impact of this litigation on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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An advisory jury verdict awards $604 million in compensatory damages that could be assessed against the company, creating the risk of a substantial litigation-related financial obligation and additional legal costs, with potential impact on financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Filing Explained

The $604 million potential damages figure is not yet a judgment or payment, but it is disclosed against $159.665 million of March 31 cash.

Under its Form 8-K material-event reporting purpose, the company discloses that a July 23, 2026 advisory verdict awarded $604 million in compensatory damages that could be assessed against it. The verdict is not final, so the filing establishes potential exposure rather than a current payment obligation, alongside $159.665 million of cash reported at March 31, 2026.

The disclosed amount is an advisory jury award, not a final judgment, issued payment, or stated cash use. Post-trial proceedings must occur before the court enters a final verdict, and the company says it expects to appeal if the verdict becomes final.

The specific resolution path is the court’s post-trial proceedings and any final judgment, followed by possible appellate proceedings identified in this filing.

8-K Event Classification

Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Key Figures

Advisory jury award: $604 million

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Advisory jury award $604 million Compensatory damages that could be assessed in Dallas County trucking accident case

Key Terms

advisory verdict, compensatory damages, post-trial proceedings, forward-looking statements

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advisory verdict regulatory

"a jury in Dallas County, Texas issued an advisory verdict against C.H. Robinson"

compensatory damages regulatory

"The verdict awarded compensatory damages of $604 million, which could be assessed"

Compensatory damages are money a company may be required to pay to make up for real losses caused by its actions or failures, either as a court award or as part of a settlement. Think of it as a repair bill that covers direct harm—lost profits, medical costs, property damage—or reasonable replacement costs; investors watch these amounts because they can reduce cash, hurt earnings and signal legal or operational risks that affect valuation and future earnings.

post-trial proceedings regulatory

"The advisory verdict remains subject to post-trial proceedings before the court"

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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FAQ

What did the Dallas County jury decide regarding C.H. Robinson (CHRW)?

A Dallas County, Texas jury issued an advisory verdict against C.H. Robinson and two other defendants, awarding $604 million in compensatory damages related to a trucking accident. The amount could be assessed against the company, subject to further court proceedings.

Is the $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson (CHRW) final?

No. The $604 million award is part of an advisory verdict that remains subject to post-trial proceedings before the court enters any final verdict. The company describes it as advisory rather than a final judgment at this stage.

How does C.H. Robinson (CHRW) plan to respond to the advisory verdict?

C.H. Robinson states it disagrees with the advisory verdict and expects to appeal if the jury’s verdict is entered as a final judgment. Any appeal would follow completion of post-trial proceedings and entry of a final judgment by the court.

What risks from this litigation does C.H. Robinson (CHRW) highlight?

The company cites risks including the outcome of post-trial motions, timing and entry of any final judgment, the outcome of any appeal, additional litigation costs, settlements, or judgments, and potential impact on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

What forward-looking statements does C.H. Robinson (CHRW) make about the case?

Forward-looking statements cover expectations about post-trial proceedings, the entry and timing of any final judgment, and the outcome of any appeal. The company notes these statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report: July 23, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

LOGO

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 000-23189

Delaware

41-1883630

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

14701 Charlson Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(952) 937-8500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01.

Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 23, 2026, a jury in Dallas County, Texas issued an advisory verdict against C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) and two other defendants in a lawsuit related to a trucking accident involving an independent motor carrier. The verdict awarded compensatory damages of $604 million, which could be assessed against the Company. The advisory verdict remains subject to post-trial proceedings before the court enters a final verdict. The Company disagrees with the jury’s advisory verdict and expects to appeal if the jury’s verdict is entered as final.

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s expectations concerning post-trial proceedings, the entry of a final judgment, and the outcome of any appeal. These statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the outcome of post-trial motions, including any motion for a new trial; the timing and entry of a final judgment by the court; the outcome of any appeal or other appellate proceedings; the potential for additional litigation costs, settlements, or judgments; and the impact of the litigation on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The forward-looking statements in this communication are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.

By:		/s/ Dorothy G. Capers
		Dorothy G. Capers Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Date: July 24, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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