A lawsuit filed by anti-gun shareholders against Smith & Wesson was dismissed Monday in Nevada’s Clark County District Court.
On December 5, 2023, Breitbart News reported that shareholders dissatisfied with Smith & Wesson’s continued production of AR-15 platform rifles filed a lawsuit.
Plaintiffs in the case included the Adrian Dominican Sisters, the American Sisters of Bon Secours, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, and the Holy Name Sisters of Jesus and Mary. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants, members of Smith & Wesson’s board of directors and the company’s senior management team, “are subject to significant liability for knowingly violating federal, state, and local laws through their manufacturing, marketing, and sales.” I allowed it, knowing that.” of semi-automatic firearms similar to AR-15 style rifles. ”
Plaintiffs recognized the litigation protection provided to gun companies by the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) protections. However, they argued that Smith & Wesson waived such protection by continuing to manufacture the AR-15 after it was used in a mass shooting.
On March 13, 2024, Breitbart News reported that the District Court of Clark County, Nevada, suggested there was no “substantial possibility” that Smith & Wesson would be liable, and that activist shareholders were seeking the company’s best interests. The company reported that it did not seem to be in line with the company’s interests, and that it had asked shareholders to donate one-half of the amount. -Posted $1 million bond to continue litigation.
The plaintiffs were instructed to pay a bond by April 23, 2024, but they failed to do so.
On May 6, 2024, Judge Joe Hardy dismissed the lawsuit against Smith & Wesson, citing failure to post bond as ordered.
The suit is Adrian Dominican Sisters v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.Clark County, Nevada District Court No. A-23-882774-B.
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