Edward Burdett v. Remington Arms Company, L.L.C.

JUNELL, District Judge:

Edward Burdett was injured while hunting in Texas when his rifle suddenly discharged, firing a bullet through his foot. He sued, alleging five products liability claims and one claim under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. The district court entered a summary judgment in favor of Remington Arms Company, LLC and Sporting Goods Properties, Inc. For the reasons explained below, we AFFIRM.

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During a hunting trip, Burdett was sitting in a friend’s pickup truck when his Remington Model 700 rifle suddenly discharged, sending a bullet through his left…