Judge dismisses Newtown families’ lawsuit against gun maker

[SZonian]

A Connecticut judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Newtown families against the maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, saying federal law shields gun manufacturers from most lawsuits over criminal use of their products.

Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis on Friday granted a motion by Madison, North Carolina-based Remington Arms to strike the lawsuit by the families of nine children and adults killed and a teacher who survived the 2012 attack. A gunman killed 20 children and six adults at the school with an AR-15-style rifle.

Bellis cited the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act passed by Congress in 2005 that protected gun makers from such lawsuits.

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http://wtnh.com/2016/10/14/judge-dismisses-newtown-families-lawsuit-against-gun-maker/

I'm not going to get into the conspiracy theory stuff, but this is good news for firearm manufacturers.

[Taxcontrol]

Good

[sinkspur]

Of course.  This was nothing but a show lawsuit in the first place.

[rangerrebew]

Judge tosses Sandy Hook gun manufacturer lawsuit

By Daniel Tepfer Updated 9:52 pm, Friday, October 14, 2016
 
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BRIDGEPORT — A state Superior Court judge has thrown out the lawsuit against a gunmaker brought by the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims.

In a 54-page decision filed Friday afternoon, Judge Barbara Bellis granted a motion to strike the entire lawsuit brought against the gunmaker, Remington Outdoor Co.; the dealer, Camfour Inc.; and the company that owned the gun store; Riverview Sales where Adam Lanza’s mother bought the assault rifle.

The judge ruled the lawsuit does not satisfy the exception to federal law that gives immunity to gun manufacturers for the actions of gun owners under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) or the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA).

http://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Judge-tosses-Sandy-Hook-gun-manufacturer-awsuit-9971983.php