sues in the months leading up to his death.

 A child in crisis should never be able to access a deadly weapon,  Herp said.  Companies like Husky Armory thrive off selling to folks who shouldn't have access to firearms, and they didn't care who Henry was. They didn't even bother showing up to the trial. 

A state court in Louisville had previously issued a default judgment against the vendor for failing to respond to the lawsuit. Following a two-day trial this week, a jury awarded $4.2 million in economic damages and $100 million in punitive damages to the family.

 This historic verdict sends a powerful message to ghost-gun sellers who set up businesses to profit by circumventing critical safeguards like background checks and age verification,  said Dana Mulhauser, an attorney for Everytown Law.  Henry should be home with his family today, and Laura deserved more time and opportunity to help her son heal. 

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.