Gun sale, owner liability grows

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Six recent cases have raised the hopes of gun control proponents that gun sellers and owners can be found liable for injuries or death from the misuse of guns after purchase. However, opponents of gun control argue that the cases do not indicate a trend toward increased liability. The cases include 'Farley v. Snugg Enterprises' that led to a $100,000 verdict against a Virginia Beach, VA gun shop that allowed the straw sale of a pistol whose real buyer, a high school student, later killed a teacher with it.

Firearms industry, Firearms industry and trade, Firearms owners

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Border birth defects spur suits

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Rodriguez v Mallory Capacitor Co relates to an exceptionally high rate of birth defects in the Texas-Mexico border community of Harlingen and allegations that these are due to Mallory's moving raw materials, including chemicals of unknown origin, between Matamoros and Harlingen. Mallory no longer exists and in addition to proving a link between the chemicals and the birth defects, the plaintiffs will also have to address the liability of successor corporations.

Birth defects, Liability of successor corporations, Corporate succession liability

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Breast implant suits pouring in; after $25 million verdict

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The Harris County, TX, district court is experiencing a flood of breast implant suits. The large numbers of women in Houston who have implants and the strength of the Houston trial bar seem to have led to this state of affairs. The defendants in the Harris County breast implant cases are some six manufacturers. The cases have been consolidated for discovery and are expected to take about two years.

Product defects and recalls, Personal injuries, Breast implants

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