…but watch someone sue the vest mfgr anyway…...
Those vests do not have infinite life spans, they get taken out of service based upon years in use or exposure to moisture (sweating). It’s almost certain that this vest was beyond the manufacturers recommended service life, thus giving them some additional protection against reckless lawsuits.
That's a given. Family related to the deceased will come out of the woodwork lamenting the loss of such a fine young man with sooo many prospects. Then out come the lawyers. Look for the young lady to be sued; the homeowner (even if they were renting); other party guests; the vest manufacturer... Possible defendants that the lawyers will at least take a close look at include the gun manufacturer, the ammunition manufacturer, the store where the gun and/or ammo was purchased, maybe the store where the alcohol was purchased...
<carnival huckters's voice> After all, these good people have suffered a loss! Good old ... what was his name? ... well, that's immaterial, he was very important to them. The only thing that will help provide some relief to their terrible pain and suffering will be large piles of cash. (of which I get a percentage) </carnival huckters's voice>
…but watch someone sue the vest mfgr anyway…...
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Yep. And notice that the writer mentions the age of the vest, which has no bearing on the fact that the victim was shot.
Someone will sue because the warning label didn’t state the vest does not cover all parts of the body. Just like halloween superman capes have to say “cape does not enable wearer to fly.”
Apparently the vest wasn't involved: "... And he was shot in the chest, just above the vest."
Maybe Taylor needs more range time.