Carter v. Forjas Taurus, S.A. et al

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Case Number:

1:13-cv-24583

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Patricia A. Seitz

Firms

  1. July 22, 2016

    Judge OKs $239M Class Settlement Over Faulty Guns

    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.

  2. July 13, 2016

    Taurus Reneging In $30M Faulty Gun Deal, Court Told

    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.

  3. May 18, 2015

    Gunmaker Inks $30M Deal Over Hair Trigger, Safety Defects

    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.