Californians affected by gun violence will soon be able to sue firearm manufacturers and sellers for the harm done by those weapons, after Gov. Newsom signed AB 1594 into law.
The bill -- now a new law --"allows individuals, local governments and the California Attorney General" to take legal action against gun manufacturers and gun sellers, according toAt the federal level, the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act "largely shields firearm manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits when people use their products illegally, such as by shooting someone," NBC NewsOther industries, like"pharmaceutical makers and airlines, have special...
Furthermore, while gun makers do have significant protections thanks to the PLCAA, they are not entirely immune from lawsuits, as shown by the oneBut the California bill still marks a significant change in the legal challenges gun manufacturers may face. "AB 1594 utilizes an exemption to the federal statute that allows gun makers or sellers to be sued for violations of state laws concerning the sale or marketing of firearms," the release explains.
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