July 22, 2016
A Florida federal judge on Friday gave final approval to a $239 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging safety defects involving several models of a Brazilian gun manufacturer's pistols, overruling several objections that she said made weak or contradictory arguments.
July 13, 2016
Forjas Taurus SA has backpedaled on replacing pistols after it inked a $30 million class settlement over allegations the weapons fired when dropped or when the safety was on, a gun owner told a Florida federal court Wednesday, urging it to not approve the deal.
May 18, 2015
Brazilian gun manufacturer Forjas Taurus SA will provide expanded warranties, training and up to $30 million in cash for returned handguns to settle a class action claiming that its weapons can fire when dropped, even with the safety on, according to documents filed in Florida federal court on Friday.