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US supreme court will rule on $10bn suit Mexico filed against US gun makers



Mexico argues negligence from makers such as Colt and Glock has led to gun trafficking to drug cartels and criminals The US supreme court said on Friday it will decide whether to block a $10bn lawsuit Mexico filed against US gun manufacturers and distributors that argues that their negligent and illegal commercial practices have unleashed bloodshed in the country.The lawsuit, filed in Boston in August, names Smith & Wesson, Barrett Firearms, Beretta, Colt and Glock, as well as Boston-area wholesaler Interstate Arms. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/04/mexico-gun-makers-lawsuit-supreme-court

Author : Edward Helmore in New York

Publish date : 2024-10-04 20:16:01

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