Defect

Legal Battle Intensifies: Third Circuit Questions Gun Evidence in ICE Officer’s Design Defect Case

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — A recent hearing in the Third Circuit raised critical questions regarding the potential for a jury to examine a firearm involved in a controversial case where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer alleges a design defect caused the weapon to discharge accidentally, injuring him. Legal representatives on both sides argued the significance of presenting either the actual firearm or a replica in court, considering the implications for the ongoing trial. The officer, whose leg was injured, is seeking to revive his case, previously dismissed on legal grounds. The trial centers around … Read more

Georgia Judge Upholds $2.35 Million Verdict Against Sig Sauer Over P320 Pistol Defect

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Atlanta, GA — A federal judge in Georgia has upheld a $2.35 million verdict in favor of a man who claimed that a defect in Sig Sauer’s P320 pistol led to him accidentally shooting himself. Despite the gun manufacturer’s plea for a new trial, the judge expressed that she found their arguments unconvincing. The case has spotlighted the P320 model, which has been popular among gun enthusiasts across the United States. The plaintiff in this case argued that the weapon fired unintentionally due to a flaw in its design. This incident is among several others … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Multimillion-Dollar Award Against Gunmaker in Trigger Defect Case

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Newington, NH — A federal judge has recently affirmed a pivotal jury decision awarding $2.35 million in damages to a Georgia man who claimed his leg was severely injured by a Sig Sauer P320 pistol firing without him pulling the trigger. This ruling is a significant development in a series of lawsuits that accuse the New Hampshire-based firearms manufacturer of distributing pistols prone to accidental discharges. In a lawsuit spotlighting Sig Sauer’s liability, Robert Lang’s case gained attention when a jury in Georgia ruled in his favor last June. Lang testified that he was shot … Read more

Jury Decides on $160 Million Award in Alabama Truck Seat Defect Lawsuit

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Birmingham, Ala. — A jury in Alabama awarded $160 million to a man who suffered severe injuries in a truck crash, which the legal team argued was caused by a defective seat design. The verdict, delivered late Tuesday, marks one of the largest personal injury settlements in the state’s recent history. The case centered on Jacob Smith, a 48-year-old truck driver from Birmingham, who was rendered paraplegic following a catastrophic accident in 2019. According to court documents, Smith’s attorneys claimed the seat in his truck failed during the crash, significantly exacerbating his injuries. The defendant, … Read more