In October 2016 , a Connecticut Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the families of some victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting against the manufacturer ( Remington ) , the wholesale distributor , and the retailer of the semi-automatic rifle used in the shooting . Judge Barbara Bellis ruled that the suit " falls squarely within the broad immunity " provided to gun manufacturers and dealers by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act . However , on March 14th , 2019 , the Connecticut Supreme Court reversed the lower court 's ruling , allowing plaintiffs to continue their suit against Remington
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act