Families of Uvalde Victims Sue Meta, Microsoft, Activision, and Gunmaker

May 25, 2024, 01:10 AM

Families of the victims of the 2022 Uvalde school shooting have filed two lawsuits against several companies, including Meta Platforms, Instagram, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, and gun manufacturer Daniel Defense. The lawsuits allege that these companies played a role in promoting the AR-15 style rifle used by the 18-year-old gunman through social media and video games like 'Call of Duty'. The families argue that the companies marketed dangerous weapons to impressionable teens, contributing to the tragic event that resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School. The legal action, which includes claims of wrongful death, was taken on the second anniversary of the shooting, highlighting the ongoing impact and search for accountability in the aftermath of the tragedy.