The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, blocked a lawsuit from Mexico’s government against American gun manufacturers. Mexico was seeking $10 billion in damages from six major gun ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously tossed out a lawsuit filed by Mexico against seven U.S. gunmakers claiming the companies were aiding and abetting gun sales, which were being funneled to ...

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. that said the companies’ business practices were helping ...

Mexico was represented by Cate Stetson of Hogan Lovells. The high court issued its decision in Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, No. 23-1141.

In a unanimous decision by Justice Elena Kagan, the justices held that Mexico’s efforts to hold the gun makers responsible for violence committed by Mexican drug cartels with U.S.-made weapons is ...

Generally, such lawsuits against the gun industry are barred by a 2005 law, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, that prohibits plaintiffs from suing companies over crimes committed with the ...

Mexico argues that its lawsuit fell under the exception and was seeking $10 billion in damages and court-mandated safety mechanisms and sales restrictions for U.S.-made guns.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a $10 billion lawsuit Mexico filed against top firearm manufacturers in the U.S. that claimed the companies' business practices were ...