A federal judge on Friday rejected a challenge to a Washington state law that cleared the way for lawsuits against the gun industry in certain cases.
The measure was one of three bills signed by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee last year seeking to address gun violence.It requires the industry to exercise reasonable controls in making, selling and marketing weapons, including steps to keep guns from being sold to people known to be dangerous or to straw buyers. It allows the attorney general or private parties, such as the family members of shooting victims, to sue for violations or damages under the state’s Consumer Protection Act.
"This law protects Washingtonians from gun violence by ensuring that gun industry members face real accountability when their irresponsible conduct harms our communities," Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson said in a news release.The National Shooting Sports Foundation, based in Connecticut, did not immediately return a message seeking comment after business hours Friday.
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