The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to dismiss pending lawsuits against firearms and.
The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to dismiss pending lawsuits against firearms and ammunition manufacturers and sellers. It defines a "qualified civil liability action" as a civil action brought against a manufacturer or seller for damages related to the misuse, alteration, or modification of a qualified product. The Act allows for the removal of such actions to federal court and mandates their dismissal.
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