Without much publicity, Remington has
settled dozens of
lawsuits arising from defects in its Model 700 Rifle. Many of these lawsuits blamed the gun's unusual safety and trigger mechanism, which could "trick" the weapon into firing without pulling the trigger.
A recent story by CBS News highlighted the Model 700's problem. The story chronicled the tragedy of a Montana family. Barb Barber accidentally shot her son in the stomach when her Model 700 rifle misfired. She simply pulled the gun's safety mechanism off and the gun unexpectedly discharged, killing her young son Gus.
A 1979 internal Remington corporate memo acknowledged that approximately 1% of the nearly 2 million Model 700 rifles could unexpectedly misfire.
If you or a loved one have been injured or killed by a Remington 700 or any other defective weapon, it may be important to
contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be
time limits within which you must commence suit.
See Also
- Sporting Goods: Overview
- Wounds: Overview