A 2021 New York law allows gun manufacturers to be sued when their weapons are used in deadly shootings deemed to be a broad threat to public health in the state.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a New York law that sets out a legal pathway to hold gunmakers accountable for harm caused by their weapons.

The court’s decision not to intervene means the 2021 law remains in effect. It allows for various legal claims against gun manufacturers under state law, including alleged conduct that endangers the public health of New Yorkers.

The law, which was immediately challenged in court after being enacted, was written specifically to circumvent a 2005 federal law called the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act that created a liability shield for gunmakers.

  • unitedwithme@lemmy.today
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    7 days ago

    Yeah, I can understand that. I would say most threats aren’t going to be completely hidden though, and I raise my kids on “always be aware of your surroundings” because you never know if a fight is going to break out, someone raises their voice in public for an unknown reason, or a gang member runs into someone from the other side and it gets heated. No, we don’t live in a terrible area, but a lot of stuff goes on places you least expect it, too.