S-6803 introduced
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Saltwater60
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I can’t see how this will lead to gun makers being sued. They didn’t commit the act of violence.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Never underestimate the power of stupidity.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
TMC
.40 S&W
I'm 100% sure that if I were to shoot an attacker he or his family could sue me under this law not to mention being jailed for defending my self but does that apply that I could sue my attacker or his family?
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
Similar legislation is already on the books in 41 other states, allowing family members to seek compensation for alleged emotional loss when someone is killed.
Current laws in New York strictly limits damages in wrongful death actions to when a jury finds a “reasonable expectation” that a financial loss had occurred. While most other types of lawsuits, such as negligence suits, already allow for so-called “non-economic claims,” wrongful death suits are limited.
Gaughran believes the expansion of the statute, allowing family members to sue the person responsible for the death, is a fundamental change lawmakers can make to help families suffering in the wake of the unthinkable.
“It just creates such a horrific, life-changing experience for everybody that I think it’s necessary that the state recognize they should have the ability to obtain some financial recourse from the individual that killed their loved one,” he added.
Previous efforts to update New York’s wrongful death statue have repeatedly stalled in the state Legislature.
www.nydailynews.com
Current laws in New York strictly limits damages in wrongful death actions to when a jury finds a “reasonable expectation” that a financial loss had occurred. While most other types of lawsuits, such as negligence suits, already allow for so-called “non-economic claims,” wrongful death suits are limited.
Gaughran believes the expansion of the statute, allowing family members to sue the person responsible for the death, is a fundamental change lawmakers can make to help families suffering in the wake of the unthinkable.
“It just creates such a horrific, life-changing experience for everybody that I think it’s necessary that the state recognize they should have the ability to obtain some financial recourse from the individual that killed their loved one,” he added.
Previous efforts to update New York’s wrongful death statue have repeatedly stalled in the state Legislature.
State Sen. Jim Gaughran wants relatives of gun violence victims to be able to seek damages for emotional distress
ALBANY — Relatives grieving the loss of a loved one to gun violence could soon be able to sue their kin’s killer for the anguish they caused. Sen. James Gaughran (D-Suffolk) is introducing legislation amending the state’s…
www.nydailynews.com
TMC
.40 S&W
So a scumbag with a family who knows he is a scumbag can all of a sudden feel an emotional loss when said scumbag is killed robbing an honest law abiding citizen and can sue that honest citizen because the scumbag should have ben able to commit the crime with no repercussions. In NY they just give appearance tickets for crimes ,decline to prosecute and are emptying the prisons. Makes perfect sense yep
“… Gaughran believes the expansion of the statute, allowing family members to sue the person responsible for the death "
So they'll be suing themselves? Since the perp is the one who initiated the action that resulted in his own death.
"Efforts to expand the law so that families can sue gun manufacturers or sellers are ongoing "
Didn't this already get thrown out by the Supreme Court?
so, basically, the Legislature wants to try overturning a Court case?
So they'll be suing themselves? Since the perp is the one who initiated the action that resulted in his own death.
"Efforts to expand the law so that families can sue gun manufacturers or sellers are ongoing "
Didn't this already get thrown out by the Supreme Court?
so, basically, the Legislature wants to try overturning a Court case?
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
It is designed to bankrupt a gun owner defending himself ... thief and his family wins the lottery.
Uzi
.308 Win
It might be easier to just become a full time criminal in NYS when criminals are afforded more freedoms and protections. 
TMC
.40 S&W
Well you will get more tax breaks while paying less taxes , get welfare, foodstamps and a platinum EBT card PLUS FUACwon't keep trying to take your guns you could evev get elected to the Senate ( if you move to Texas )It might be easier to just become a full time criminal in NYS when criminals are afforded more freedoms and protections.
96coal449
.308 Win
That's why the thug wants to rob you in the first place........he want's YOUR new jacket and new kicks.