Ghost Gun Company Ordered to Pay $100M in the Death of a Kentucky Teen in Historic Verdict
The jury said the unlicensed seller ignored firearm rules and sold a kit to a teenager in a mental-health crisis.
- On Wednesday, a Louisville jury awarded the family of Henry Willis more than $100 million, finding Nebraska-based retailer Husky Armory negligent for selling the 18-year-old a ghost gun kit three years ago.
- Selling an '80% build kit' without background checks, Husky Armory circumvented federal regulations barring gun-assembly kits to those under 21, violating laws mandating age verification.
- Everytown Law stated the $104.2 million payout is the largest ever reached against a gun seller, surpassing the $73 million Sandy Hook settlement won by families against rifle-maker Remington.
- Laura Herp stated no amount of money can bring her son back, but the verdict holds gun sellers accountable; Husky Armory did not attend the trial.
- Similar kits remain listed on Husky Armory's website, while Everytown Law continues addressing ghost gun proliferation; those in crisis can call or text 988 for support.
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Jury awards Kentucky mother $104 million in lawsuit against seller of ghost gun kit
A Kentucky mother has been awarded $104 million in a civil lawsuit against an online ghost gun seller after her 18-year-old son, Henry Willis, died by suicide using an untraceable firearm he purchased during a mental health crisis.
Mother wins US$100M verdict against ghost gun seller after son used one for suicide
A Louisville mother has secured a historic victory in a civil case against an online ghost gun seller. On Wednesday, a jury awarded the family of Henry Willis US$104 million after the 18-year-old ordered a ghost gun kit and died by suicide three years ago.
Ghost gun company ordered to pay $104 million in Kentucky case, 'largest in U.S. history'
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by phone at 988, or online at https://988lifeline.org/. Nearly three years after 18-year-old Henry Willis killed himself after buying a ghost gun online, a Louisville jury awarded his mother more than $100 million in damages. The out-of-state seller Husky Armory LLC and its parent company Up North Media…
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