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Originally Posted by WillyPete
Several cities have had successful lawsuits against some manufacturers.
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Actually, there have been several lawsuits, scores even, of gun manufacturer's by municipalities, but fortunately, NOT ONE OF THEM HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL.
Not one. They have all been either thrown out, over turned on appeal, or found not liable at trial. Gun industry litigation costs have been outrageous, and the tax payers, who fund the attempted, but failed extortion by municipalities were soaked.
The "Brady Campaign to Gut and Eliminate the Second Ammendment" is batting ZERO, with not a victory in it's history.
As far as this law is concerned, I am conflicted. First, as mentioned, it is absolutely insane that a law of this nature is needed. This is a law which cures a symptom, without addressing the actual disease. That being civil litigation. We really NEED TO change our civil litigation, tort liability system in this country. One thing and one thing only will resolve the problem...THE LOOSER pays all costs incurred by both parties. Since that is unlikely in my lifetime, perhaps protecting individual industries is a good starting strategy.
-bear