Bridges v. Parrish

I concur with the majority opinion except for the claim for negligent storage of a firearm, which I believe may also encompass the claim for negligent entrustment of a firearm. Our courts have not yet had an opportunity to address such a negligence claim.

I am persuaded by the reasoning in the following cases from other jurisdictions recognizing a claim for negligent storage of a firearm under circumstances similar to those alleged in the complaint. See Irons v. Cole, 46 Conn. Supp. 1, 8-9, 734 A.2d 1052, 1056 (1998) (upholding verdict against parents for negligent storage and maintenance of…