https://freerepublic.com/tag/firstthelawyers/ en-us Fri, 10 Sep 2004 14:21:07 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1212050/posts Victims of the sniper shootings in Washington DC and their families have settled a lawsuit they brought against a gun company and a gun dealer. They had sued the two companies for negligent distribution of weapons. Lawyers representing the victims' families described the settlement as historic. They believe it could change practices across the firearms industry. Bull's Eye Shooter Supply, who sold the rifle used in the shootings, agreed to pay the families $2m. Bushmaster Firearms, who made the gun, settled on a half-a-million dollar payout. The deal with Bushmaster is the first time a gun manufacturer in the United... BBC https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1212050/posts#comment Fri, 10 Sep 2004 14:21:07 GMT