Gun Policy News
Bill Would Ban Suits Against Gunmakers
7 December 1999
Philadelphia Inquirer
HARRISBURG — A proposal to ban Philadelphia and other cities from suing gun manufacturers received final legislative approval yesterday and was sent to Gov. Ridge, who is expected to sign it into law in the coming weeks.
The bill would prevent Pennsylvania counties and municipalities from joining Boston, Chicago, Camden and 25 other cities that are moving to sue gunmakers to recover costs related to gun violence.
The proposal contains other provisions, including a... (GunPolicy.org)