Florida Law Leaves Car Owners Vulnerable After Police Shooting
A recent incident in Wilton Manors highlights a disturbing trend: when police fire at an unarmed individual, they often leave their property damaged, including cars. The owner of the car, Gregg Kodelman, was left with a costly repair bill after police fired 12 shots into his vehicle, hitting it nine times.
Kodelman's situation is not unique. When police are justified in firing their weapons, they are not responsible for any damage they cause, even if they miss their target. However, this legal loophole leaves car owners vulnerable to financial loss.
The city of Wilton Manors claims zero liability for the damage, but Kodelman disputes this claim. The estimated cost of repairing his Cadillac is $11,000, and he had to pay a $500 insurance deductible. What's more, the city refuses to cover even the deductible amount.
While some may argue that the police were justified in firing their weapons, others see it as an egregious case of negligence. Kodelman's outrage stems from the fact that he was in his home when the shooting occurred and was caught off guard by the stray bullets.
The situation raises questions about accountability and transparency within law enforcement agencies. If a city is insured through the Florida League of Cities, as Wilton Manors is, why do they deny liability for damages caused by their officers?
Kodelman plans to sue the city officials responsible for his financial woes, vowing to hold them accountable for their actions. His case highlights the need for stricter regulations and greater transparency within law enforcement agencies.
As one resident put it, "If politicians won't listen to you, let them hear you at the ballot box." The incident serves as a reminder that citizens must continue to speak out against systemic injustices and push for change.
A recent incident in Wilton Manors highlights a disturbing trend: when police fire at an unarmed individual, they often leave their property damaged, including cars. The owner of the car, Gregg Kodelman, was left with a costly repair bill after police fired 12 shots into his vehicle, hitting it nine times.
Kodelman's situation is not unique. When police are justified in firing their weapons, they are not responsible for any damage they cause, even if they miss their target. However, this legal loophole leaves car owners vulnerable to financial loss.
The city of Wilton Manors claims zero liability for the damage, but Kodelman disputes this claim. The estimated cost of repairing his Cadillac is $11,000, and he had to pay a $500 insurance deductible. What's more, the city refuses to cover even the deductible amount.
While some may argue that the police were justified in firing their weapons, others see it as an egregious case of negligence. Kodelman's outrage stems from the fact that he was in his home when the shooting occurred and was caught off guard by the stray bullets.
The situation raises questions about accountability and transparency within law enforcement agencies. If a city is insured through the Florida League of Cities, as Wilton Manors is, why do they deny liability for damages caused by their officers?
Kodelman plans to sue the city officials responsible for his financial woes, vowing to hold them accountable for their actions. His case highlights the need for stricter regulations and greater transparency within law enforcement agencies.
As one resident put it, "If politicians won't listen to you, let them hear you at the ballot box." The incident serves as a reminder that citizens must continue to speak out against systemic injustices and push for change.
12 shots into his car?? $11k repair bill? that's insane!!! i think it's so unfair that the city is refusing to cover even the deductible amount! 
Gregg Kodelman should totally be able to sue for every penny he lost, imo. 
and can we talk about how these cops were literally just standing there with their guns blazing like they didn't care who got hit?! 
we need stricter regulations and better training ASAP! 
, i mean what kind of system lets people get screwed over like this? $11k repair bill + insurance deductible = huge financial burden on someone who didn't even do anything wrong! 
this case needs to be taken seriously and we need stricter regulations in place to prevent situations like this from happening again 
honestly its crazy that police arent held accountable for damage they cause, especially when its not justified 
! Like what even is going on here?! Police shooting people and leaving them with expensive repair bills? No way, Jose! 
Gregg Kodelman's situation is straight outta a nightmare movie, but we gotta talk about it. The city of Wilton Manors saying zero liability for the damage is just a major cop-out 
. I mean, if they're insured through the Florida League of Cities, why can't they cover some of the costs? It's all about accountability and transparency, fam 
We need stricter regulations and a whole lot more awareness about police accountability 
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No way, man! We need to keep pushing for change until our voices are heard 
12 shots for $11,000 
Hold them accountable 
and leave him with nothing. I'm sending positive vibes for Gregg's lawsuit 
hoping it brings some justice and accountability to this situation 
. how can that b right?! if u r insured thru the florida league of cities why dont they cover ur deductible? this whole thing is super sketchy & needs 2 b looked into ASAP! kodelman's suing the city officials & i'm totes down w/ him 
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. I mean, they're basically saying "we didn't do anything wrong, so you can deal with it" 
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. Maybe they're trying to avoid paying out because it would be a big hit to their insurance premiums 
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or maybe the city should just throw in some free insurance coverage like a nice little gift 
to make up for it... but noooo, they gotta go all bureaucratic and refuse liability. poor guy's stuck with the bill and now he's gonna sue them? good luck with that! 
I cant believe this is still happening in 2025... cops gettin all up in people's biz without thinkin bout da consequences. I mean, $11k repair bill on a Caddy? That's like losin yer first car, fam 
its like they think theyre above the law 
gregg kodelmans situation is not right at all he didnt do anything wrong just because he was in his own home and got caught in the crossfire 
