California Attorney General Rob Bonta drew his support for a multi-state effort to hold the gun industry accountable in times of gun violence.
Bonta joined 17 other state attorneys generals in filing an amicus brief on Monday that supports New Jersey’s defense against a legal challenge to its firearm public nuisance statute in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
The New Jersey statue grants victims the right to pursue legal action against members in the firearm industry if they violate state law. The brief argues that New Jersey’s policy is in line with states’ rights to make laws that protect consumers from harm and encourages responsible business practices.
The statute mirrors California’s 2022 Assembly Bill 1594 — a policy sponsored by Bonta that allows Californians that were victims of gun violence to file civil suits against gun manufacturers and sellers if they fail to ensure their products are being used safely.
In National Shooting Sports Foundation v. James, a group of gun industry members filed suit to block New Jersey’s statute, though their preliminary injunction motion was denied by a district court. The plaintiffs are now seeking an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Bonta said the gun industry should not be the only industry getting a “free pass” from being held accountable for the harm its produce cause.
He has also backed other gun violence prevention efforts,-like filing support for states’ right to regulate guns on public transportation, or urging the court to prohibit people carrying guns in places of worship in New York.
“Gun violence has left too many families broken, too many children traumatized, too many loved ones in pain — it’s time to stand up to the companies who sell these deadly weapons,” Bonta said.
OK, but we need to hold the automobile industry responsible for drunk driving too.
If people misuse a product it’s the manufacturers fault, right?
Don’t just limit it to the automobiles! How bout Kershaw Knives? Or Dow Chemicals when they make ammonia and mix it with stuff to cause deadly gases? Or HP computers when their computer is used to search for the ‘how-to do whatever harm’ is going on …
The list can go on and on and on.
Don’t forget the Government for their roll in all the fentanyl deaths.
Apple should bear the burden for cell phone deaths. That’s a lot of Moolah! Gosh! That theme has a lot of potential. How about this, sue Gavin for the homeless problem. Now that’s a Tuesday Taco bonus.
Maybe in times when D.A.s release violent criminals we can sue them.
And judges.
The Left is constantly changing definitions of words to fit their agenda: racism, equity, hate speech and here “consumer.” To me the consumer is the person who bought the gun, while the Left here has the consumer as the person who might get shot.
Lawyers win again.
Attorney General Bonta: The newest egg laying ambassador
Of course they want to hold the gun manufacturers responsible! As long as the standard is equally applied during the bloodshed from guns used in war and LEO activity. But, that wouldn’t make sense now would it?
They only want to do this so people don’t see them for the failed policies that are responsible for the increase in gun violence.
No, they want to do this so they can either bankrupt the gun industry, or make guns so expensive that only rich politicians can afford them.
Dr. Jellyfinger, what a logical comment. If more people conceal carried possibly more mass shooters would be neutralized (killed) sooner rather than later.
Save the Constitution!
Except… states with concealed carry have increased violent crime.
And fire trucks cause fires because at every fire I’ve seen those fire trucks are there! Stop fire trucks before they do more damage.
You mean like the Uber driver in Texas defending himself?
Chuq, Which states are you referring to? Some states require a permit, some don’t, but all fifty states have laws that allow citizens to carry a concealed weapon, and forty-four states have laws protecting the right to keep and bear arms.
Most people call it ‘self defense’ or, refusing to be a victim.
Upchuq….
All states allow concealed carry… but with different criteria. Some require licenses, some don’t, some limit where they can be carried, etc…
You obviously have no clue. Go back to your binky…
The weaker the restrictions the more violent crime. It’s very easy to check.
So post a link… it’s so easy!
I agree, the weaker the restrictions for putting criminals behind bars (or letting them out early) … the more violent crime happens.
Bonta is a looney tunes POS cut from the same cloth as Lieu, Wiener and Pan. They use legislation as advertising regardless of the constitutionality of it. They lean into their tyranny of majority to get things to pass that won’t stand up in the courts. Bonta famously passed the KAREN Act to target white women complaining at school boards about Covid regs. They are all in on finding ways to facilitate getting access to kids despite their parents. Grooming. Facilitating pedos.
Only stupid people in Sacramento. Knives and rocks and screwdrivers kill more people and you don’t do anything about these. Liberal morons are literally funny.
Here’s a thought: How about holding those who use a gun in a commission of any crime responsible by incarceration instead of feel good programs, cashless bails, and probation. No, this isn’t a solution, but it’s a necessary step to get a grasp on the problem and keep repeat offenders locked up with less idiots among us.
Sorry Bonta- I’m calling you out on your hypocrisy. On the one hand you want to try and blame the gun manufacturers and guns themselves for the violence but on the other hand you let criminals go unpunished and push soft on crime legislation. Maybe it’s time to do something really beneficial for the good people of this State and resign.
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A firearm is an inanimate object. It requires human manipulation.
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Using liberal logic, automakers should then be held responsible for drunk driving, accidents, and wrecks.
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Using liberal logic, forks should be banned for making people fat.
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Using liberal logic, pens and pencils should be held responsible for typographical errors.
The ultimate in stupidity and catering to the Lemmings. I CCW all day every day legally. No way that I give that up. This is insane and is only a political vote grab.
What about alcohol manufacturers being held responsible for DUI’s, maybe automakers should also be held accountable. How about holding Wiener, NewScum and other stupid politicians accountable for moronic California legislation and perpetuating stupidity and wasting and misusing taxpayer dollars.
This is pure stupidity at its best. “JUST WOW”.
You cannot lock people down for a year and expect them to come out smiling. Blame Newsom and Biden (The do nothing twins) Do as I say, not as I do!
Okay…….
As long as your are also suing recordin companies (Sony, Death Row records)
for their glorification of Thug life / Increasin violence in society.
PS: If “advertising” doesn’t impact anyone….why are Billions of dollars spent on Advertising??
Back in the 2000s, under Bush, the Republicans passed a law called something like Lawful Commece in Firearms Act. Even then it was obvious the gun banners were going to use lawfare to try to put gun makers out of business. Government had unlimited tax payments dollars to sue, gun makers do not. So they made it illegal to sue gun makers for the misuse of their products in a crime. You can still sue them if their product is defective, or otherwise causes injury due to their negligence.
Democrats don’t care about laws or the constitution anymore, though. They are so self righteous in their virtue, breaking all the rules to get want they want is actually heroic in their book. This lawlessness is going to unravel the country. If one side unilaterally declares a rule void, there is no reason for the other not to respond in kind. The result is the dismantling of the laws and norms that allow us to function as a country.
All this is very short sighted.
It’s basically just pandering to the ignorant ones. It’s all a meaningless platitude by feckless worthless democrat government. They have no ability to handle and solve the core problems of the issue. So, as always, they attempt to divert attention away from their own inability by shifting the blame elsewhere.
Crazy – shall we hold Ford responsible when used in bank robberies? Another reason Bonta needs to go – but voters keep approving incumbents without researching the candidates … very sad
Ooh. He’s having another Bruen temper-tantrum.
Do it, next time someone hits my car I’ll sue the manufacturer.
They will probably want to hold the person who put the firing pin in the gun at the assembly line accountable and give them a life sentence. Do these people who come up with these live in their own little bubble?
Bonta is bucking to move up the ladder out of the HELL hole his in!! No differnent with Newscum, Weenie-Weiner seeking higher office! Bonta may want to climb the ladder along with Newscum, Weenie-Weiner, Becerra, Padilla, Mayorkas, etc and for Merrick Garland and really turn USA into a real 3rd World status!!!
I cannot fathom the repetitive re-elect of these losers by Californians! Gotta find a way to move out of here!!
If you rule out suicides of White men then gun violence is almost entirely caused by the 13% of US’ Black population. More precisely, 6.5% if split by sex.
Some related info:
What country has the most “gun deaths?”
Brazil is 1st. USA is 2nd.
When the population of all countries are factored in, by percentage, the US falls to 32nd.
There was a study done in 2015 that was very revealing comparing gun policies in several nations.
https://tinyurl.com/2p8s8yhs
Of course there are so many studies done on the subject you can find plenty that contradict each other, so who do you choose to believe?
Ok, I guess I’ll hold my donut shop responsible for making me fat.
More stupid Democ-rats.
I’m having trouble sleeping at night, I’m afraid my gun might just decide to shoot me.
Horribly, Jeffrey Dahmer drilled holes in the heads of his victims.
Newsom, Bonta, and Becerra would surely blame the drill.
If they were in school together, the teacher would have to separate them as their collective IQ would plummet. Stupidity does have a certain charm, specifically among California voters.
Sue Black & Decker
How about the states lunacy which causes people to go insane because of their laws that protect criminals rather than citizens. He and his cabinet are responsible for giving the city keys to these murderers to be politically correct. Shame on these political whores, who lie and steal to get ahead. What a whimp and a true extension of Newscums limp arm of political nonsense.
I would rather hold the Soros backed DA responsible for the crimes of the criminal they let our. Like that fleabag DA in Alameda County letting a triple murderer walk free…
I’d rather have an attorney general who supports applying the gun laws that are already on the books when charging criminals instead of using them as the first thing out the window when making a plea deal.
Most politicians today are a bunch of pansies. I don’t see anyone who has the balls to stand up to the woke folks. It’s all about the votes.