Jury Rules SIG P320 Is Defectively Designed, Siding with Cambridge Police in Landmark Lawsuit
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A jury has ruled that the SIG P320 pistol is “defectively designed,” a decision resulting from a lawsuit filed by the Cambridge Police Department. The lawsuit arose after an incident in 2019 when an officer’s service weapon unintentionally discharged while being handled, leading to injuries. The case highlighted concerns about the gun’s safety features. Officers reported that the pistol could fire without pulling the trigger, raising alarms about its reliability during critical situations. The jury’s determination underscores a growing scrutiny of firearm designs and their implications for public safety. During the trial, … Read more