Monday, January 26, 2026

Interesting case!-----Maryland Jury Rules Walmart Liable for Selling Shotgun Used in Employee Suicide - JONATHAN TURLEY

The verdict raises difficult questions over Walmart’s responsibility for the suicide of Jacob Mace, who lied to store employees, under common law torts. - JONATHAN TURLEY
The family of Mace brought the lawsuit, alleging that Walmart employees knew that he was suicidal and struggling with mental health issues...
I find the verdict concerning on a number of levels. 
  • First, employers have to straddle a difficult line between protecting employees’ privacy and addressing threats to employees or the public...

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