A jury in the US city of Philadelphia has awarded $11 million to a man injured when his Sig Sauer P320 pistol went off on its own while he was descending stairs. The incident caused severe injuries to his leg. This is the second significant verdict against Sig Sauer this year over its controversial P320 model.

After the three-week trial, the jury found Sig Sauer negligent for selling a defective firearm and holster. According to the plaintiff’s legal team, the P320 pistol has a defect that allows it to fire without the trigger being pulled. The flaw has reportedly caused injuries across the United States.

More than 100 people have made similar claims against the gunmaker. Meanwhile, Sig Sauer continues to defend the safety of the P320.&nbsp;

"We’ve been asking Sig for over three years now to recall this gun, to fix it, and frankly to use the same type of safeties that other manufacturers are using that Sig Sauer is not,” said Robert W. Zimmerman, the lawyer for the plaintiff, while speaking to&nbsp;The Guardian. He added that the jury’s decision “sends a strong message to Sig Sauer that they need to do something with this gun.”

The plaintiff, George Abrahams, a United States Army veteran and Philadelphia painting contractor, said the gun discharged while it was holstered in his pocket. Abrahams had placed the holstered pistol in the pocket of his pants, zipped it shut, and began walking downstairs when the gun fired. The bullet passed through his thigh and exited above his knee, leaving him with permanent injuries, court documents state.

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This follows another case where earlier this year a federal jury awarded $2.35 million to a man from the US state of Georgia. The man was injured by his P320 after it discharged while holstered.&nbsp;

Both cases were handled by the law firm Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, which is pursuing additional claims against Sig Sauer.

Ryan Hurd, Zimmerman’s co-counsel, said in a statement, “We have said it before, and juries are now speaking loud and clear with their verdicts: this gun is a danger to gun owners and anyone within the vicinity of this gun.”

Lawyers estimate around 500,000 of these pistols are currently in circulation in the US. The lawsuit also claimed that the P320 “is the most dangerous pistol for its users sold in the United States market.”&nbsp;

They also highlighted that the military version of the P320 includes an external safety to prevent accidental discharges, but this feature is not included in the civilian and law enforcement versions.

(With inputs from agencies)

A jury in the US city of Philadelphia has awarded $11 million to a man injured when his Sig Sauer P320 pistol went off on its own while he was descending stairs.

A jury in the US city of Philadelphia has awarded $11 million to a man injured when his Sig Sauer P320 pistol went off on its own while he was descending stairs. The incident caused severe injuries to his leg. This is the second significant verdict against Sig Sauer this year over its controversial P320 model. After the three-week trial, the jury found Sig Sauer negligent for selling a defective firearm and holster. According to the plaintiff’s legal team, the P320 pistol has a defect that allows it to fire without the trigger being pulled. The flaw has reportedly caused injuries across the United States. More than 100 people have made similar claims against the gunmaker. Meanwhile, Sig Sauer continues to defend the safety of the P320. "We’ve been asking Sig for over three years now to recall this gun, to fix it, and frankly to use the same type of safeties that other manufacturers are using that Sig Sauer is not,” said Robert W. Zimmerman, the lawyer for the plaintiff, while speaking to The Guardian. He added that the jury’s decision “sends a strong message to Sig Sauer that they need to do something with this gun.” The plaintiff, George Abrahams, a United States Army veteran and Philadelphia painting contractor, said the gun discharged while it was holstered in his pocket. Abrahams had placed the holstered pistol in the pocket of his pants, zipped it shut, and began walking downstairs when the gun fired. The bullet passed through his thigh and exited above his knee, leaving him with permanent injuries, court documents state. Also read: Allegations made by US prosecutors are baseless, denied: Adani Group This follows another case where earlier this year a federal jury awarded $2.35 million to a man from the US state of Georgia. The man was injured by his P320 after it discharged while holstered. Both cases were handled by the law firm Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, which is pursuing additional claims against Sig Sauer. Ryan Hurd, Zimmerman’s co-counsel, said in a statement, “We have said it before, and juries are now speaking loud and clear with their verdicts: this gun is a danger to gun owners and anyone within the vicinity of this gun.” Lawyers estimate around 500,000 of these pistols are currently in circulation in the US. The lawsuit also claimed that the P320 “is the most dangerous pistol for its users sold in the United States market.” They also highlighted that the military version of the P320 includes an external safety to prevent accidental discharges, but this feature is not included in the civilian and law enforcement versions. (With inputs from agencies)

Philadelphia man awarded $11 million after Sig Sauer pistol fires without trigger being pulled

The Indian Army has started inducting its newly acquired <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-signs-rs-700-crore-contract-with-us-firm-for-72400-assault-rifles-to-replace-insas-196981">American SiG Sauer assault rifles</a> for counter-terrorist operations.

According to the sources, the first lot of 10,000 SiG 716 assault rifles has arrived in India and has been sent to the Northern Command.

In February this year, India had signed a contract for procurement of 72,400 assault rifles from the US-based (it was originally German) company Sig Sauer.&nbsp;

All of the 72,400 rifles were scheduled to be delivered within 12 months of the date of signing of the contract.&nbsp;

The deal was for 72,400 rifles and worth around Rs 700 crore under the fast-track procurement (FTP) route.&nbsp;

According to Sig Sauer's website, the company is a "New Hampshire-based weapons systems provider leading the industry in American innovation, ingenuity, and manufacturing".

This is a rifle that will be used by an infantry soldier and a big move at infantry modernization.

The Indian armed forces are presently equipped with 5.56*45 mm INSAS Rifle. These INSAS rifles will be replaced with 7.62*51 mm assault rifle which according to defence ministry is compact, robust, modern in technology and simple to maintain in field conditions.

Of the 72 400 rifles, Indian army will get 66400, Indian Navy will get 2000, the Indian air force will get 4000.

The development comes even as India is engaging with the US for its defence needs.&nbsp;

Since 2008, the US has bagged more than $18 billion in arms contracts from India.&nbsp;

These including the C-17 Globemaster and C-130J transport planes, P-8 (I) maritime reconnaissance aircraft, M777 light-weight howitzer, Harpoon missiles and Apache and Chinook helicopters.

The development comes days after, United States state department has approved sale of Two Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Self Protection Suites (SPS) for Boeing aircraft to be used in India.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian Army has started inducting its newly acquired American SiG Sauer assault rifles for counter-terrorist operations. According to the sources, the first lot of 10,000 SiG 716 assault rifles has arrived in India and has been sent to the Northern Command.

The Indian Army has started inducting its newly acquired American SiG Sauer assault rifles for counter-terrorist operations. According to the sources, the first lot of 10,000 SiG 716 assault rifles has arrived in India and has been sent to the Northern Command. In February this year, India had signed a contract for procurement of 72,400 assault rifles from the US-based (it was originally German) company Sig Sauer. All of the 72,400 rifles were scheduled to be delivered within 12 months of the date of signing of the contract. The deal was for 72,400 rifles and worth around Rs 700 crore under the fast-track procurement (FTP) route. According to Sig Sauer's website, the company is a "New Hampshire-based weapons systems provider leading the industry in American innovation, ingenuity, and manufacturing". This is a rifle that will be used by an infantry soldier and a big move at infantry modernization. The Indian armed forces are presently equipped with 5.56*45 mm INSAS Rifle. These INSAS rifles will be replaced with 7.62*51 mm assault rifle which according to defence ministry is compact, robust, modern in technology and simple to maintain in field conditions. Of the 72 400 rifles, Indian army will get 66400, Indian Navy will get 2000, the Indian air force will get 4000. The development comes even as India is engaging with the US for its defence needs. Since 2008, the US has bagged more than $18 billion in arms contracts from India. These including the C-17 Globemaster and C-130J transport planes, P-8 (I) maritime reconnaissance aircraft, M777 light-weight howitzer, Harpoon missiles and Apache and Chinook helicopters. The development comes days after, United States state department has approved sale of Two Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Self Protection Suites (SPS) for Boeing aircraft to be used in India. (With inputs from agencies)

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Philadelphia man awarded $11 million after Sig Sauer pistol fires without trigger being pulled

Indian Army receives first batch of Sig Sauer assault rifles to fight against terrorists, Pakistan Army on LoC