Posted on 08/21/2002 7:25:38 AM PDT by FairWitness
Edited on 05/11/2004 10:58:23 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
A Jefferson County jury has ordered a gun owner to pay $400,000 for failing to safely store a handgun that was later used to murder his son.
The jury verdict last month against William "Billy" Handley is the first of its kind in a Missouri civil case, according to the Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
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Different circumstances would probably have led to a different verdict, however it probably will make homeowners insurance go up in Missouri. This is a point that jurys never consider.
That's why this case makes for bad law. If the father had no insurance, do you think the daughter-in-law would have sued? And since it's not his money, it is unlikely he will appeal.
I'm really getting fed up with people looking for the 'deep pockets' to sue, irrespective of their involvement. The father broke no laws and kept the gun out of sight. I cannot see how he is liable.
Hitting insurance companys for damages will cause gun owners to be required to carry insurance at high cost or get rid of firearms to avoid cancellation. this is another front for the anti gunners to exploit.
True, I was just trying to explain how it happened I am not condoning it.
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