New Lawsuit

Jesse · 01-17-2003, 06:53 PM

Ok guys, it looks like the Brady Bunch is back in action bankrolling a lawsuit against Bushmaster Firearms in connection with the DC Sniper shootings.

http://www.jointogether.org/gv/news/...556168,00.html

Big Dog · 01-17-2003, 07:00 PM

I wonder if we Bushmaster owners could file a Class-action Counter Suit against them for defamation of the companies name and products? Fight fire with fire!

Shaun · 01-17-2003, 08:26 PM

well bigdog I believe you would have a cause of action so the suit could fly.

Calvin · 01-17-2003, 09:26 PM

Saw that on the news last night. Seems the victims' families believe the AR caused the shootings by being in the wrong hands.
Big Dog, you could probably find a hungry attorney who may very well take the case. It'd be pretty cool to see their expressions.

Indy · 01-17-2003, 10:59 PM

Can we find some shyster to look in to a counter suit. I believe we could get a lot of $1s,$5s,$10s, and some $20s to fund this thing. I think gun owners would jump on the chance of eliminating the "Brady Bunch." Just think of it, 100k donating a $1. Surely there is some hungry lawyer looking for a big splash.
Indy

Shaun · 01-18-2003, 12:54 AM

I'll donate $20 to the cause

wes · 01-18-2003, 01:08 AM

I would donate some too for this. Even if it didn't go far,it would sure make those yahoos spend some bucks defending themselves.

grizzly · 01-18-2003, 08:45 AM

Sure hope my remmy700BDL in .243 don't get out of it's cage one night and try to get me....

SPOCAHP ANAR · 01-18-2003, 09:17 AM

I read just a little in the newspaper about this. It seems the dealer of the rifle has had an unusual number of firearms disappear as either lost or stolen over a period of time. I believe if this is the case then the ATF would pull his license; if they were aware and did not pull his license then the gov't would be liable also I believe. The manufacturer has no liability as far as I can see unless he was aware of any illegal activity. As long as the dealer has a valid license the manufacturer should deal with him should he not?

Indy · 01-18-2003, 11:52 AM

I would guess all of us, gun owners, abide by the laws of the land. Some we don't particularly like, but it is the law. As mentioned above if the licensed dealer is in violation of the law one would think the ATF would be all over him. It would seem reasonable checking out the dealer would be one of the first on the "to do" list.
Of course, we live in a not to perfect world and the "scum sucking Media" would hipe any rumor of a violation. Naturally, the "Brady Bunch" would exploit any rumor and the dealer may be an upstanding businessman. Remember the "Rosie's big a*s and spoon senario." I hope there isn't a violation, but even that may be use against the dealer.
Indy

oneastrix · 01-18-2003, 02:15 PM

Welp boys, we all knew it was just a matter of time before this happened........Hope Bushmaster doesn't bow down to it though.

Sniper[MI] · 01-18-2003, 03:14 PM

Howdy,

At PetitionOnline.com theres a petition to SAVE BUSHMASTER http://www.PetitionOnline.com/SaveXM15/

Sarah Brady is sponsoring the families of the sniper victims in a lawsuit against Bushmaster, the gun shop (Bull's Eye Shooter Supply of Tacoma) and it's owners Brian Borgelt and Charles Carr.

AP World - General News
Sniper victims' families sue gunmaker, gun store over assault rifle
Thu Jan 16, 7:37 PM ET http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...families_sue_2

wes · 01-18-2003, 04:34 PM

Done.

oneastrix · 01-18-2003, 04:55 PM

Done....The wife even enjoys shooting my Bushmaster from time to time......she signed it as well and asked them if they plan on suing the ammo maker as well.

Shaun · 01-18-2003, 09:36 PM

Done

grizzly · 01-19-2003, 11:47 AM

Maybe they should sue the hiway department as well. The did drive on the roads you know...

oneastrix · 01-24-2003, 08:35 AM

Just bringing the tread back up to the top for misssharpshooter....

01-17-2003, 06:53 PM	#1
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,950 Images: 2	New Lawsuit Ok guys, it looks like the Brady Bunch is back in action bankrolling a lawsuit against Bushmaster Firearms in connection with the DC Sniper shootings. http://www.jointogether.org/gv/news/...556168,00.html __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

01-17-2003, 07:00 PM	#2
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 12,908	I wonder if we Bushmaster owners could file a Class-action Counter Suit against them for defamation of the companies name and products? Fight fire with fire! __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

01-17-2003, 08:26 PM	#3
Shaun Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,854 Images: 1	well bigdog I believe you would have a cause of action so the suit could fly. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-17-2003, 09:26 PM	#4
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,072	Saw that on the news last night. Seems the victims' families believe the AR caused the shootings by being in the wrong hands. Big Dog, you could probably find a hungry attorney who may very well take the case. It'd be pretty cool to see their expressions. __________________ If you don't like cops, call your local crackhead for help next time!

01-18-2003, 12:54 AM	#6
Shaun Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,854 Images: 1	I'll donate $20 to the cause __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-17-2003, 10:59 PM	#5
Indy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 337	Can we find some shyster to look in to a counter suit. I believe we could get a lot of $1s,$5s,$10s, and some $20s to fund this thing. I think gun owners would jump on the chance of eliminating the "Brady Bunch." Just think of it, 100k donating a $1. Surely there is some hungry lawyer looking for a big splash. Indy

01-18-2003, 01:08 AM	#7
wes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loveland Co Posts: 1,905	I would donate some too for this. Even if it didn't go far,it would sure make those yahoos spend some bucks defending themselves.

01-18-2003, 08:45 AM	#8
grizzly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: PDR of IL Posts: 654	Count me in for $20 Sure hope my remmy700BDL in .243 don't get out of it's cage one night and try to get me.... __________________ When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No Taxes... No Debt... Plenty Buffalo... Plenty beaver! Women did most of the work. Medicine Man free! Indian men hunted and fished all the time! White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." --Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824.

01-18-2003, 09:17 AM	#9
SPOCAHP ANAR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC-upstate Posts: 4,463 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 6	It may have some validity but only a little. I read just a little in the newspaper about this. It seems the dealer of the rifle has had an unusual number of firearms disappear as either lost or stolen over a period of time. I believe if this is the case then the ATF would pull his license; if they were aware and did not pull his license then the gov't would be liable also I believe. The manufacturer has no liability as far as I can see unless he was aware of any illegal activity. As long as the dealer has a valid license the manufacturer should deal with him should he not? __________________ Spocrest Out!..........

01-18-2003, 11:52 AM	#10
Indy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 337	I would guess all of us, gun owners, abide by the laws of the land. Some we don't particularly like, but it is the law. As mentioned above if the licensed dealer is in violation of the law one would think the ATF would be all over him. It would seem reasonable checking out the dealer would be one of the first on the "to do" list. Of course, we live in a not to perfect world and the "scum sucking Media" would hipe any rumor of a violation. Naturally, the "Brady Bunch" would exploit any rumor and the dealer may be an upstanding businessman. Remember the "Rosie's big a*s and spoon senario." I hope there isn't a violation, but even that may be use against the dealer. Indy

01-18-2003, 02:15 PM	#11
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the road Posts: 5,244	Welp boys, we all knew it was just a matter of time before this happened........Hope Bushmaster doesn't bow down to it though. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

01-18-2003, 03:14 PM	#12
Sniper[MI] Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Future 51st state, "New Hope" Posts: 3,795	A Petition to help Bushmaster! Howdy, At PetitionOnline.com theres a petition to SAVE BUSHMASTER http://www.PetitionOnline.com/SaveXM15/ Sarah Brady is sponsoring the families of the sniper victims in a lawsuit against Bushmaster, the gun shop (Bull's Eye Shooter Supply of Tacoma) and it's owners Brian Borgelt and Charles Carr. AP World - General News Sniper victims' families sue gunmaker, gun store over assault rifle Thu Jan 16, 7:37 PM ET http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...families_sue_2 __________________ FNUH!

01-18-2003, 04:34 PM	#13
wes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loveland Co Posts: 1,905	Done.

01-18-2003, 04:55 PM	#14
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the road Posts: 5,244	Done....The wife even enjoys shooting my Bushmaster from time to time......she signed it as well and asked them if they plan on suing the ammo maker as well. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

01-18-2003, 09:36 PM	#15
Shaun Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,854 Images: 1	Done __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-19-2003, 11:47 AM	#16
grizzly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: PDR of IL Posts: 654	Done Maybe they should sue the hiway department as well. The did drive on the roads you know... __________________ When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No Taxes... No Debt... Plenty Buffalo... Plenty beaver! Women did most of the work. Medicine Man free! Indian men hunted and fished all the time! White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." --Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824.

01-24-2003, 08:35 AM	#17
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the road Posts: 5,244	Just bringing the tread back up to the top for misssharpshooter.... __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.