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Jacob Sullum | 3.7.2003 4:13 AM

A California judge has dismissed lawsuits filed by 12 municipalities and counties seeking to blame gun makers for the criminal use of their products.

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Jarrod 23 years ago

It seems that we have found a premise even too absurd for our judges and juries. Has this failed round of litigation set an outer boundary on misuse of the judicial process?
Steve 23 years ago

Minor setback. Look how long it took them to "get" tobacco.

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