Officer hurt in accidental shooting sues gun maker

[Hazcat]

The Associated Press
Article Launched: 07/09/2008 10:39:23 PM PDT


LOS ANGELES—An off-duty Los Angeles police officer who was paralyzed after his young son accidentally shot him in 2006 filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the manufacturer of the gun involved in the accident.
Enrique Chavez of Anaheim was shot in the back by his 3-year-old son after the boy grabbed his father's Glock 21—a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol—from the back seat of his pickup truck.

The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court, alleges that Glock Inc.'s gun was dangerous because its safety device was "non-existent or ineffective" at preventing an accidental shot.

Chavez, 35, is also suing the manufacturer of the gun's holster and the retail stores that sold him the gun and the holster. He bought the gun at the Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club and purchased a holster made by Uncle Mike's and Bushnell Outdoor Products from Turner's Outdoorsman.

The lawsuit alleges the defendants knew the safety device was defective and that 5.5 pounds of pressure on the trigger frequently results in accidental discharges.

The lawsuit alleges product liability, breach of warranty and loss of consortium, and seeks general, special and punitive damages, and attorneys fees.

Calls made after business hours to the defendants were not immediately returned Wednesday night.


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[dj454]

The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court, alleges that Glock Inc.'s gun was dangerous because its safety device was "non-existent or ineffective" at preventing an accidental shot.
Why was the gun left where a child could get to it. Isn't that one of the main "safety" rules. I'm sorry the guy was shot but this is in no way Glock's fault this was due to his own negligence. And beside's that he is a law enforcement officer he should know better than anybody not to leave a gun where a child can get it.

[TAB]

If I remember correctly, the kid pulled it out of his holster that was on his hip.  Its been awhile so don't hold me too that.

If that was the case, why hasn't he been charged with child endangerment?

[gunman1911]

The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court, alleges that Glock Inc.'s gun was dangerous because its safety device was "non-existent or ineffective" at preventing an accidental shot.
Why was the gun left where a child could get to it. Isn't that one of the main "safety" rules. I'm sorry the guy was shot but this is in no way Clock's fault this was due to his own negligence. And besides that he is a law enforcement officer he should know better than anybody not to leave a gun where a child can get it.

People who do not follow safety rules are the reasons for dumb lawsuits, just ask Ruger firearms, the did not have to pay any monetary cost but they did have to put that ugly warning on their guns. The legand of Forrest Gump lives on!

[DDMac]

The man is desperate, Glock has deep pockets and there are lawyers.
Mac.

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[Pathfinder]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it is not an accidental discharge if someone actually puts their finger intentionally on the trigger and pulls. Right? Even if it is a kid.

More "I'm a victim" crap from La-La land. Sadly, it will take the case going beyond the 9th Circuit (loons that they are) before reason and the actual law prevails.

[Ocin]

The Associated Press
Article Launched: 07/09/2008 10:39:23 PM PDT


The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court, alleges that Glock Inc.'s gun was dangerous because its safety device was "non-existent or ineffective" at preventing an accidental shot.

I bet that after he looses the lawsuit against Glock he will then file a new lawsuit against Durex for failing to provide the appropriate prophylactic to him...

Ocin

[Rastus]

I feel sorry for him being paralyzed (maybe) and everything.  But instead of going to court he ought to be going to church to say thank you it was not his son. 

[DDMac]

His condition is the direct result in his failure to properly parent. And Rastus is right, could have been worse.
Mac.

[Hazcat]

I feel sorry for him being paralyzed (maybe) and everything.  But instead of going to court he ought to be going to church to say thank you it was not his son. 

Thing is Rastus, Gia only cares about the earth!