Armory

Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory Marks Turning Point in Gun Dealer Accountability

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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City jury delivered a historic ruling late Monday night, awarding $62 million in damages against Hanover Armory, a Maryland-based gun retailer. This amount marks the largest jury verdict ever awarded to a gun dealer in the United States, with the case centering on the retailer’s sales of ghost gun kits. The six-member jury found Hanover Armory negligent for its role in selling untraceable and unserialized firearms, deemed ghost guns, which contributed to public safety concerns in Baltimore. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury concluded that the company’s practices significantly … Read more

Concertgoer Files Lawsuit Over Deadly Rochester Stampede, Holds Armory Owners, City, and Performer Glorilla Liable

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Rochester, NY – A lawsuit has been filed in response to the tragic concert stampede at the Main Street Armory last year, resulting in the death of three individuals. The latest legal action comes from Alexis Rouse, who claims to have been injured during the incident. In the lawsuit, Rouse alleges that both the owners of the armory and the security team failed to prioritize the safety of the attendees. Additionally, negligence on the part of the City of Rochester and the performer known as “Glorilla” is also cited. Following the devastating events of that … Read more