Videos tagged with Personal Jurisdiction

This video provides an expert analysis of the significant ruling in the lawsuit filed by Mexico against seven American gun manufacturers. The court largely dismissed the case against six defendants due to a lack of personal jurisdiction, a crucial legal concept. The ruling is a major victory for the firearms industry, though the case continues against Smith & Wesson.

A federal judge in Massachusetts dismissed a lawsuit filed by the government of Mexico against major U.S. gun manufacturers. The dismissal was based on a lack of personal jurisdiction, meaning the court found no sufficient connection between the gun companies' alleged actions in Massachusetts and the injuries claimed in Mexico. This ruling highlights the importance of procedural aspects in defending Second Amendment rights.