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Two Decisions Handed Down in Buffalo Mass Shooting Civil Cases
- On Friday, an appellate panel ruled social media companies are entitled to immunity and First Amendment protections, addressing liability over the 2022 Buffalo mass shooting.
- The lawsuits stem from the Tops supermarket shooting on May 14, 2022, prompted by plaintiffs' claim that social media algorithms kept users addicted and radicalized the shooter, noting exceptions under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
- In a 3-2 decision, justices ruled social media sites cannot be held liable, with a dissenting justice warning that `the ruling would gut the immunity provisions of section 230.` said a dissenting justice.
- The plaintiffs’ counsel, John Elmore, said `We are reviewing the decision, discussing options with our litigation team and clients,` noting two dissenting opinions fully agreed with the lower court and that attorneys can appeal.
- In the second decision, justices unanimously held MEAN Arms liable for the magazine lock, defining it as a component of the firearm.
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Peyton Gendron carried out the 2022 massacre in Buffalo, killing 10 African-Americans • An appeals court ruled that Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit would not be held legally liable for aiding the killer
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