AG Ellison's Lawsuit Against Fleet Farm Upheld by Federal Court
The U.S. District Court of Minnesota has upheld the entirety of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's lawsuit against Fleet Farm, rejecting the business's motion to dismiss. The lawsuit alleges that Fleet Farm negligently sold guns to straw purchasers, including one used in a deadly shooting. The court found that all of the state's claims were properly pled and not barred by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The lawsuit seeks to hold Fleet Farm accountable for the gun purchases and obtain injunctive relief, including strengthened oversight and increased training to prevent sales to straw purchasers.