As I recall, Lucky Gunner (online ammo retailer for those who don’t know … and you should check out Lucky Gunner Labs) was awarded court costs. The people who sued them declared bankruptcy, so LG got nothing.

In such cases, the lawyers who took the case knowing its likely failure should pay, but somehow that will never become law.

I don’t know what she’s talking about. My understanding is that the rifle was purchased legally. I think the Illinois State Police screwed up because the local cops had info that the shooter was unstable, but they all followed the usual procedures.

And the shooter’s dad went to jail for a month because he signed for his son to get a Firearm Owners ID card while he was under 18, and later his son did the mass shooting.

We need an addendum to the law that states loser pays including all lawyer and expert witness fees as well as putting plaintiff lawyers and expert witnesses on the hook for those expenses. If they have a real case, fine if not the folks bringing the suit are going to regret it.

Fuck the families. Stop deflecting blame. I wish nothing but more pain and suffering on them.

Unless the lawyers for S&W and Bud’s are idiots this is all the defense they need.
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) is a U.S law, passed in 2005, that protects firearms manufacturers and dealers from being held liable when crimes have been committed with their products. Further protection under the Preemption Clause, (U.S. Constitution. art. VI., § 2). The Supreme Court also ruled that preemption doctrine comes from the supremacy clause. It states that federal law preempts state law when the laws conflict. Federal law also preempts state or local law if Congress intends to regulate an area and exclude the states. The purpose of the Protection of lawful Commence in Arms Act was passed in response to cities and individuals challenging the dangerous business practices of firearms manufacturers and retailers.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) is a U.S law, passed in 2005, that protects firearms manufacturers and dealers from being held liable when crimes have been committed with their products. Further protection under the Preemption Clause, (U.S. Constitution. art. VI., § 2). The Supreme Court also ruled that preemption doctrine comes from the supremacy clause. It states that federal law preempts state law when the laws conflict. Federal law also preempts state or local law if Congress intends to regulate an area and exclude the states. The purpose of the Protection of lawful Commence in Arms Act was passed in response to cities and individuals challenging the dangerous business practices of firearms manufacturers and retailers.

The lawyer and orgs that put them up to this should be held liable. They know there’s no case, but decided to bring financial ruin to a victim for political points and/or their own enrichment.

I feel for their loss, but greed and/or vindictiveness aren’t virtues.

In order for that logic to be consistent, Budweiser and the Ford motor corporation should be held financially-liable when drunk 20 year-olds driving Mustang GTs crash into a car and maim or kill someone inside. Yet, they aren’t.

Change my mind…