Ghost Gun Seller Hit With Insurance Suit Over Shooting Liability

A Munich Re unit is suing an online seller of firearm parts, an associated consulting business, and the owner of both companies over insurance coverage for litigation related to a 2023 mass shooting in Philadelphia that allegedly involved a “ghost gun” made with unserialized firearm components purchased from the retailer.

The underlying suits against Chad Myers, 80-Lower, and Uncommon Gear LLC aren’t covered under general liability policies issued to him and Uncommon Gear, Next Insurance US Co. said in its complaint filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

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