The gun industry has broad immunity from the fallout of mass shootings. Experts say plaintiffs in new lawsuits face an uphill battle.
If successful, these suits, stemming from this year's mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Highland Park, Illinois, may reshape how guns are sold to Americans.People lay flowers and cards near a spot where a mass shooting took place during the 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois on July 6, 2022.
The Highland Park suits were filed in Lake County Circuit Court on behalf of the family members of people who were killed. The plaintiffs allege Smith & Wesson used deceptive marketing strategies to "appeal to the impulsive, risk-taking tendencies of civilian adolescent and post-adolescent males." The plaintiffs seek a jury trial and monetary damages from each of the defendants. CNBC reached out to Smith Wesson, Bud's Gun Shop and Red Dot Arms for comment.
Can I ask how it got away from seemingly all reports, how product placement of firearms wasn't included in complaints as republicans blamed games for these tragedies? Please respond!!
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