GunMakers

Meta’s Defense: Lawyer Asserts Instagram Not Responsible for Gunmaker’s Posts in Uvalde Lawsuit

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In Uvalde, Texas, the legal battle surrounding social media use and liability takes center stage as a lawyer representing families affected by the 2022 school shooting asserts that Meta Platforms cannot be held accountable for posts by a gun manufacturer on Instagram. The families, who lost loved ones in the tragic event, are challenging the social media giant’s role in what they believe contributed to the violence. During a recent hearing, the lawyer for the plaintiffs emphasized that Meta does not have direct control over the content published by third parties on its platform. The … Read more

Mexico’s Groundbreaking Lawsuit Seeks $10 Billion and Industry Change from U.S. Gun-Makers

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Mexico City, Mexico – The government of Mexico has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against several major U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Colt, Glock, Beretta, and Ruger. The lawsuit alleges that these companies have played a role in the rampant cross-border gun trafficking that has fueled violent crime in Mexico. In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court in Boston recently decided that the gun industry’s immunity shield does not apply to Mexico’s lawsuit, allowing it to proceed. The lawsuit seeks not only damages but also a court order to force the gun-makers … Read more