Federal Judge Upholds $2.35 Million Verdict Against Sig Sauer for Defective Pistol in Georgia Self-Shooting Case

Atlanta, GA — A federal judge in Georgia has upheld a $2.35 million verdict against firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer, asserting that the company’s P320 pistol harbored defects leading to an accidental shooting incident. The judge refuted the gunmaker’s plea for a new trial, stating the arguments presented did not merit reconsideration of the case’s outcome. The litigation stemmed from an incident where a user of the P320 pistol accidentally discharged the firearm, resulting in self-inflicted injuries. The plaintiff’s legal team argued that the weapon’s design was inherently flawed, posing an unreasonable risk to users. Sig … Read more