The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit against Remington Outdoor Company just released a brief statement clarifying the terms of the settlement relating to injuries suffered by users of Remington bolt-action, centerfire rifles fitted with the Walker trigger.
The lawyers confirm there has been an agreement between the parties that includes the replacement of triggers in millions of Remington rifles, but the court has not yet approved the proposed terms.
Here's a statement from the plaintiff's counsel regarding the settlement. We expect to have a comprehensive statement from Big Green later today.
HOUSTON, Dec. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On Dec. 5, 2014, papers were filed seeking approval of a proposed settlement of two economic class-action lawsuits of certain Remington bolt-action centerfire firearms that contain either a Walker trigger mechanism, or a trigger mechanism which utilizes a "trigger connector." The filings triggered multiple news reports that mistakenly conveyed the proposed agreement in significant fashions that require immediate clarification. These settlements are not recalls. These settlements are not any admission that the products are defective or unsafe. These settlements are an opportunity for any concerned consumers who have the Remington Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722 and 725 rifles with either a Walker trigger mechanism, or a trigger mechanism which utilizes a "trigger connector" to have Remington install a new trigger. The benefits under the settlement, including the trigger replacement program, will not be in place until after court approval of the settlement and full notice will go out at that time. This culminates from extensive mediator-supervised negotiations between lawyers for those concerned about the triggers and Remington, who while denying there is any cause for concern, always desires to ensure that its customers are satisfied with Remington products. A joint press release will be issued to better explain details of the proposed settlement.
