Scott: We had a number of discussions with Boston over the impracticality of the consent decree and its impact on S&W.When Boston dropped its suit against the other manufacturers we asked to receive the same consideration. Like others in the industry we are willing to address issues and solutions that are practical and in everyone’s interest. Boston had found that working with the industry was more productive than expensive litigation. In our case they did ask the judge to vacate the consent decree and allow us to pursue the same positive course of action as other manufacturers.We are very appreciative of the cooperation and understanding we received from the plaintiffs’ representatives while we worked our way through the difficult issues with Boston. Need another reading lesson Pooh?
Geez, Dead... there were two, count 'em, TWO agreements inked by S&W. In the second column of that .pdf, a bit past halfway down, Robert L. Scott is quoted thus:
"...To go on, now that the HUD agreement has been abandoned by the Bush Administration and the consent decree with Boston has been vacated, we are able to move forward in a positive manner..."
Rumors of the HUD agreement's death have been greatly exaggerated.
Read the other links I posted as well. Legally speaking, the "agreement" is in default as provisions within it are time sensitive. Not to mention that there was also a legal name change for the corperation as well. Check it out...
If you want to keep hating S&W for something prior management has done, fine... that is your perogative. Me? I'll wait and see what the new management is doing before condeming them further.