Thompson/Center Arms Inc. and a man alleging he was injured by a defective rifle have settled his lawsuit ahead of a November trial, they told a federal judge in Utah.
Zane Stratton alleged he bought an Omega Muzzleloading Rifle, made by Thompson, from another gun owner and used it for several years without incident. Then on a hunting trip, he allegedly loaded it properly with black powder and a bullet. He says it exploded when he pulled the trigger, injuring his hands.
- In May, Judge David Nuffer of the US District Court for the District of Utah said Stratton had ...