Sig Sauer
The state of New Jersey has sued Sig Sauer, alleging that the gunmaker’s popular P320 pistol is a safety risk and can fire unexpectedly. The suit follows widespread similar reports about the model.
New Jersey’s suit cites multiple instances in which local police officers were injured by their department-issued P320. Walter Imbert, a detective with the Orange Police and an Army veteran, was killed in an incident involving his P320 in 2023. The lawsuit alleges that Imbert’s finger was not touching the trigger at the time of the shooting.
Sig Sauer has faced more than 100 lawsuits in recent years over allegations that the P320 has a design flaw leaving it susceptible to unintentional firings. Plaintiffs have included members of law enforcement who say they were shot by their own guns, frequently in the leg or foot, as the gun rested in its holster. New Jersey’s lawsuit is the first time a state entity has sued the gunmaker over the issue.