Number: RS20126
Title: GUN INDUSTRY LIABILITY: LAWSUITS AND LEGISLATION
Authors: Henry Cohen, American Law Division 
Abstract: A number of cities have recently filed suit or plan to file suit against gun manufacturers and gun marketers. These suits are based on different legal theories, but they all seek to recover the cities' expenses resulting from the use of guns. About 20 states, however, are considering legislation to prevent their cities from suing the gun industry, and, on February 9, 1999, Georgia became the first state to enact such a law. Members of the 106th Congress, meanwhile, have introduced bills to permit and to preclude suits against the gun industry.
Pages: 4
Date: Updated March 30, 1999