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New York City's Gun Lawsuit Gets Green Light for Trial
Judge Rejects Gun Industry's Motion to Dismiss
April 13, 2004

New York, NY (4/13/04) - A federal district court in New York has ruled that the City of New York may proceed with its lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers. The City sued gun manufacturers and sellers to prevent them from marketing and distributing firearms in ways that ensure the widespread accessibility of handguns to criminals and create a public nuisance in New York City.