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Parents, Ferguson settle wrongful death suit over Michael Brown

by Jennifer Cruz

Senior District Judge E. Richard Webber sealed the settlement amount from public view, but describes it as “fair and reasonable compensation for this wrongful death claim and is in the best interests of each plaintiff."

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California deputy may face jury in civil suit for killing of teen with toy gun

by Brian Seay

A three judge panel signaled on Wednesday that a California deputy who shot and killed a teen holding a toy rifle should stand trial.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit by California principal arrested for gun on campus

by Chris Eger

A federal judge last week dismissed claims by a former vice principal and concealed carry permit holder that officers violated his rights when they arrested him for having a gun at school.

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Wisconsin court dismisses wrongful death suit against Armslist in 2012 slaying

by Chris Eger

A lawsuit brought by the victim's family and backed by the Brady Campaign has been dismissed against Armslist by a Milwaukee County court.

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Armslist asks Wisconsin court to dismiss wrongful death suit

by Christen Smith

Armslist filed a motion to dismiss the case in Milwaukee County Court, arguing it can't be held liable for the actions of the people using the site. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for Nov. 1.

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Judge will hear arguments to quash FireClean case

by Daniel Terrill

A federal judge agreed to hear arguments to quash charges in a libel case against George Fennell, the owner of a lubricant company accused of starting the rumor that FireClean is Crisco cooking oil.

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Texas man blames Remington defect for loss of leg

by Daniel Terrill

The infamous Remington trigger defect has been tied to a hunting accident involving a Texas man whose injury resulted in him having half his leg removed.

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Judge denies motion to dismiss Glock’s RICO charges

by Daniel Terrill

The order issued Feb. 5 states the civil suit is a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations action, as it was initially filed by Helga Glock, the ex-wife of the gun mogul Gaston Glock, in October 2014.

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CT city awards $2M to man shot by police after stealing ice truck

by Jennifer Cruz

The man's lawyer said he is ready to move on and make the most of his life, despite his disability.

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Family of man fatally shot by off-duty Cleveland cop awarded $5.5M in civil suit

by Jennifer Cruz

The county prosecutor determined the shooting was justified, but a federal jury cited excessive force, despite a gun being recovered at the scene.

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Everytown sues ATF over records request

by Daniel Terrill

The lawsuit says the ATF failed to respond to requests for trace data for years 1998-2005 that includes the “time to crime” for guns recovered by authorities

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Michael Brown’s parents file civil suit, seek $75K (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The complaint blames the city and former police chief for "cultivating the mindset" which led to Brown's death and also alleges that all of the evidence was not thoroughly examined.

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