Family of Highland Park Shooting Victim Sues Smith & Wesson, Alleging Irresponsible Marketing to Youths
Highland Park, IL — The aftermath of a tragic Fourth of July mass shooting last year has led to a legal battle against the gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson by the family of a victim, who argue the company has been irresponsibly marketing their military-style weapons to young people. The lawsuit, initiated in Lake County Court by the relatives of the deceased Eduardo Uvaldo, charges the arms manufacturer with appealing directly to teenagers and young adults. Eduardo Uvaldo was celebrating at a parade in Highland Park when he, along with six others, was fatally shot … Read more