Protection Of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act

Federal law doesn’t preempt suit against gun maker

Published: October 12, 2012

Tags: negligence, preemption, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Federal law does not preempt the lawsuit of a gang shooting victim who alleged a gun manufacturer negligently allowed its products to enter the criminal arms market, the New York Appellate Division has ruled in reversing a dismissal.

Benchmarks: N.Y. court says shooting victim can sue gun maker

By: Pat Murphy
Published: October 10, 2012

Tags: firearms, negligence, PLCAA, preemption, product liability, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

A New York court has revived the lawsuit of a gang shooting victim who sued a gun manufacturer for negligently allowing its products to enter the criminal arms market.

Glock may be liable for officer’s accidental shooting

Published: July 26, 2012

Tags: product liability, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Gun manufacturer Glock may be liable for injuries suffered by a police officer who was left paraplegic as a result of the accidental discharge of his service weapon, the California Court of Appeal has ruled in reversing a summary judgment.

Crime victims can sue firearms dealer

By: Pat Murphy
Published: May 13, 2009

Tags: gun dealers, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

A federal law protecting gun manufacturers from personal injury suits doesn’t bar claims against an “unlicensed” foreign firearms dealer brought by the victims of a criminal shooting spree, the 9th Circuit has ruled.