Police Liability
Summary
Houston is refusing to pay for a driver's car that got completely riddled with bullets during an HPD shooting. It's a frustrating look at how the city dodges financial responsibility when police action destroys innocent people's property.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Impact analysis
The driver is left holding the bill for thousands in vehicle damage unless the city is forced to pay up.
City budget managers who don't have to shell out cash for property damage claims.
Innocent drivers caught in the crossfire whose ruined cars aren't covered by the city.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City of Houston gives new car to UH student whose vehicle was hit by police gunfire at Highland Village shopping center
City of Houston gives new car to UH student whose vehicle was hit by police gunfire at Highland Village shopping center ABC13 Houston
Houston mayor says city will review denied claims after bystander's car damaged in police shooting
Houston mayor says city will review denied claims after bystander's car damaged in police shooting ABC13 Houston
University of Houston student's car caught in police gunfire at Highland Village, City of Houston initially says they won't pay
University of Houston student's car caught in police gunfire at Highland Village, City of Houston initially says they won't pay ABC13 Houston
Houston police shot a bystander's car dozens of times. The city says it owes her nothing
Houston police shot a bystander's car dozens of times. The city says it owes her nothing Houston Chronicle
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