U.S. Judge Dismisses Major Portion of Mexico’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers

A U.S. judge has dismissed most of Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against American gunmakers, holding them partially responsible for firearm trafficking to drug cartels. The judge cited jurisdictional issues, rejecting claims against six out of eight companies, including Glock and Ruger. Mexico argued the arms fuelled violence and crimes by drug cartels.

A federal judge in Boston dismissed the majority of Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers on Wednesday. The suit sought to hold these companies accountable for facilitating the trafficking of firearms that armed violent Mexican drug cartels.

Judge Dennis Saylor ruled that Mexico's claims against six of the eight sued companies lacked jurisdictional merit. The dismissed companies, including well-known names like Glock and Ruger, had tenuous connections to Massachusetts and were not incorporated in the state.

The remaining defendants, Smith & Wesson and Witmer Public Safety Group, will continue to face the lawsuit. Mexico alleges these companies contributed to high rates of gun-related violence and crime, fueling criminal activity and economic decline.