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Armed Attorneys Richard Hayes and Edwin Walker discuss 60 Million Dollar Judgment in Civil Murder Case.
A Galveston County jury just returned a $60,031,000 verdict in a Texas wrongful-death lawsuit involving a teenage shooter and his parents.
This case — Riley v. Hilton, 10th Judicial District Court – Galveston County (24-CV-0106) — raises one of the most serious civil liability questions gun owners face today:
👉 When does lawful firearm ownership turn into civil liability?
Connor Hilton pled guilty to murder and aggravated assault and received a 50-year sentence. But the civil case didn’t stop there. The jury found potential liability under theories including:
* Negligence
* Negligence per se (Texas Penal Code § 46.13 – Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child)
* Negligent Entrustment
* Gross Negligence
* Intentional Tort (Murder – Texas Penal Code § 19.02)
The plaintiffs alleged:• The handgun was purchased while the shooter was a minor• Known mental health and substance abuse issues• Failure to supervise or secure firearm and ammunition• Conscious disregard of extreme risk
The result? A verdict exceeding $60 million.
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