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Supreme Court Confronts Bid to Open Up Gunmakers' Liability
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The US Supreme Court hears argument March 4 in a case over gun industry protections from lawsuits.
The dispute involving Mexico and Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. centers on whether exceptions to the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act open manufacturers to court challenges.
Mexico alleges gunmakers intentionally trade with suppliers for drug cartels and the law allows suits when industry knowingly violates firearms laws in a way that causes injury. Industry says it's shielded, but the Boston-based US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has said not so fast.
Cases and Controversies discusses the case with Georgia State law professor Timothy Lytton. He's filed a brief on behalf of neither party advocating for one of the law's exceptions opening gunmakers to potential liability.
Hosts: Kimberly Robinson and Greg Stohr
Producer: Mo Barrow
Do you have feedback on this episode of Cases & Controversies, Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.
274 episodes
Manage episode 468914002 series 2500268
The US Supreme Court hears argument March 4 in a case over gun industry protections from lawsuits.
The dispute involving Mexico and Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. centers on whether exceptions to the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act open manufacturers to court challenges.
Mexico alleges gunmakers intentionally trade with suppliers for drug cartels and the law allows suits when industry knowingly violates firearms laws in a way that causes injury. Industry says it's shielded, but the Boston-based US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has said not so fast.
Cases and Controversies discusses the case with Georgia State law professor Timothy Lytton. He's filed a brief on behalf of neither party advocating for one of the law's exceptions opening gunmakers to potential liability.
Hosts: Kimberly Robinson and Greg Stohr
Producer: Mo Barrow
Do you have feedback on this episode of Cases & Controversies, Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.
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