Proper legal result, but still a tragedy
Indiana Court of Appeals opinion today.
https://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/02141901jgb.pdf
Gun owner left pistol (presumed to be loaded) in plain sight, in unlocked vehicle. A minor (not sure how old) took the gun, showed it to his friend, and while doing so shot and killed the friend.
Legal guardian sued the gun owner.
Gun owner was found not liable as a matter of law because the kid stole the gun.
Right legal result, but still a tragedy.
Indiana Court of Appeals opinion today.
https://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/02141901jgb.pdf
Gun owner left pistol (presumed to be loaded) in plain sight, in unlocked vehicle. A minor (not sure how old) took the gun, showed it to his friend, and while doing so shot and killed the friend.
Legal guardian sued the gun owner.
Gun owner was found not liable as a matter of law because the kid stole the gun.
Right legal result, but still a tragedy.