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Jersey City files suit against gun makers
Josey1
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Jersey City files suit against gun makersWAYNE PARRY NEWARK - Jersey City on Thursday became the latest community to sue gun manufacturers, claiming they sell lots of weapons in states with lax gun laws knowing the guns will be used to commit crimes elsewhere.The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court in Hudson County, names gun manufacturers including Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Glock,. and Colt as defendants."This is aimed more at getting the industry to change its practices rather than at any monetary gain for the city," said Bill Ayala, Mayor Glenn Cunningham's chief of staff. "They flood areas with lax gun-control laws with weapons, knowing the guns will end up in states with tougher gun-control laws, like New Jersey."Most of the guns used in crimes in New Jersey and certainly in Jersey City come from outside the state."A non-profit group, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, will provide legal representation to the city. The suit seeks monetary damages for costs associated with police and emergency services as well as health care for those affected by gun violence.Since 1998, 33 municipalities, counties, and states - including Newark, Camden, New York, and Los Angeles - have filed suits against gun makers. http://www.bergen.com/cgi-bin/page.pl?id=2971793