Brian Wood and Nicholas Rauch Granted Summary Judgement


November 14, 2019

Attorneys Brian Wood and Nicholas Rauch were granted summary judgment on products liability claims against a firearm manufacturer. The Court ruled that Plaintiff failed to evidence a defect to support claims for products liability and failed to disclose an expert who would opine to the alleged mechanical defect in the firearm. The Court also ruled that Plaintiff had failed to adequately support claims for abnormally dangerous activity, stemming from the manufacturing and distribution of the firearm. All claims against the firearm manufacturer were dismissed with prejudice. Carnea Roberson v. STI International & Bill’s Gun Shop; 62-CV-19-79 (Nov. 12, 2019; Ramsey Cty.)