NRA Urges Congress to Stop Frivolous Lawsuits... (Baucus-D bill)

[Sgent]

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Fairfax, VA - Today Sens. Larry Craig (R-ID) and Max Baucus (D-MT) introduced S. 397, “The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act”, in the United States Senate. This critical legislation protects law-abiding firearms manufacturers from reckless lawsuits blaming them for the acts of criminals. Reps. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and Rick Boucher (D-VA) introduced the companion House measure (H.R. 800) yesterday.

“The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act” enjoys support from organizations across the political spectrum, including U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Association of Wholesalers, and numerous labor unions. Thirty-three states have already enacted similar laws.

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Sorry to post a press release -- but this is all I could find.

Press Release

[Coastie for Truth]

1. Maybe we should stop Frivolous Law Suits By Polluters

Like GM's numerous frivolous law suits against the California Air Resources Board.

[Postmanx]

3. I hope the bill passes this time

S. 397 protects manufactures and dealers who comply with state and local laws from lawsuits arising from the criminal misuse of their products.

Manufactures would still be liable for:

1. Defective products
and
2. Violations of state and local laws

Everyone wins.

[Coastie for Truth]

4. The Drug Companies are asking for similar protection

they don't want to be liable for side effects - like "thalidomide babies" if thalidomide stops "morning sickness" -- or premature cardiovascular disease if Vioxx and other Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the paid of arthritis.

For a short time FDA lawyers were being used (on our tax money) to defend drug companies in product liability suits.

[Garbo]

2. I am totally behind this....

And I am standing by for the incoming flames.

Suing firearms manufacturers for gun crime damages is just plain asinine. When is the last time you heard of the family of a drunk driving victim suing Ford or General Motors?