Gun Company Appeals Ruling for Insurer in School Shooting Case

A firearm accessory maker is appealing a California federal court’s ruling that its liability insurer has no duty to cover litigation alleging its marketing tactics influenced the perpetrator of a 2022 school shooting in Washington DC.

SureFire LLC filed a notice of appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Aug. 8.

• The gun company sued James River Insurance Co. in July 2024, arguing the underlying litigation wasn’t covered because it alleged only intentional conduct, which was outside the scope of coverage.
• The US District Court for the Central District of California ruled for James ...