Judge blocks California law targeting suppliers of 'abnormally dangerous' firearms
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked enforcement of a California law allowing government officials and individuals to sue manufacturers and sellers of "abnormally dangerous" firearms. Gun industry officials claimed the ruling as a victory in a growing national — and international — debate over who can be held liable for gun-related deaths. In recent years, liberal states like ...
by Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times
Feb 22, 2024
3 minutes
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked enforcement of a California law allowing government officials and individuals to sue manufacturers and sellers of "abnormally dangerous" firearms.
Gun industry officials claimed the ruling as a victory in a growing national — — debate over who can be held liable for gun-related deaths. In recent years, liberal states like California — facing strong headwinds to other gun control measures in federal courts — have sought
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