MEXICO CITY, Aug 4 (Reuters) – Mexico sued several gun makers in a U.S. federal court on Wednesday, accusing them of negligent business practices that generated illegal arms trafficking which led to deaths in Mexico.
The lawsuit alleges that units of Smith & Wesson(SWBI.O); Barrett Firearms; Colt’s Manufacturing Company; Glock Inc; Sturm, Ruger & Co Inc and others knew their business practices generated illegal arms trafficking in Mexico.
The companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
