Kodak Black Lawsuit Over Super Bowl 2022 Shooting Dropped

The $10 million lawsuit against the rapper has been dismissed and cannot be refiled.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A $10 million lawsuit against rapper Kodak Black over a shooting at a Super Bowl LVI after-party in Los Angeles has been dropped, according to TMZ. The lawsuit was filed by two bystanders, Mark Schaefer and Adam Rahman, who claimed they were also shot during the incident. Kodak's lawyer, Bradford Cohen, says the lawsuit was "the dumbest, most ridiculous lawsuit" he has ever seen and that their client decided not to pursue attorney's fees against the plaintiffs.

Why it matters

This case highlights the legal risks and liabilities that can arise from high-profile events and celebrity-hosted parties, especially when violence occurs. The dismissal of the lawsuit also demonstrates the importance of having strong legal representation to defend against frivolous claims.

The details

The shooting took place outside The Nice Guy restaurant in Los Angeles on February 12, 2022 at an event hosted by Justin Bieber. Kodak Black reportedly took a bullet to the leg during the incident, while Schaefer and Rahman were also allegedly shot. The two bystanders filed a $10 million lawsuit against Kodak, claiming he escalated the situation that led to the shooting. Bieber was originally named as a defendant but was later dismissed from the suit. Kodak's lawyer, Bradford Cohen, says he gave the plaintiffs' lawyers an ultimatum to drop the case or face a lawsuit for attorney's fees, and they opted to have the case dismissed.

  • The shooting incident occurred on February 12, 2022 during a Super Bowl LVI after-party in Los Angeles.
  • The $10 million lawsuit against Kodak Black was filed sometime after the shooting incident.
  • The lawsuit has now been dropped as of March 2, 2026.

The players

Kodak Black

An American rapper who was allegedly involved in a shooting incident at a Super Bowl LVI after-party in Los Angeles.

Mark Schaefer

One of the bystanders who was allegedly shot during the incident and filed a $10 million lawsuit against Kodak Black.

Adam Rahman

One of the bystanders who was allegedly shot during the incident and filed a $10 million lawsuit against Kodak Black.

Justin Bieber

The host of the Super Bowl LVI after-party where the shooting incident occurred, who was originally named as a defendant in the lawsuit but was later dismissed.

Bradford Cohen

Kodak Black's lawyer who successfully got the $10 million lawsuit against his client dismissed.

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What they’re saying

“This lawsuit filed by Gloria Allred, might have been the dumbest, most ridiculous lawsuit I have ever read. As I said when this idiotic lawsuit was filed, they would not get a dime. This was light work for me and our L.A. office run by Zoe Aron. Luckily for them, our client decided to forgo filing a motion for his attorney fees, and let them whimper away with their tail between their legs. This should be a warning and a lesson to dopey attorneys, filing dopey lawsuits, come for our clients and we will come for you.”

— Bradford Cohen, Kodak Black's Lawyer (TMZ)

What’s next

There are no clear next steps related to this case, as the lawsuit has been dismissed and cannot be refiled.

The takeaway

This case highlights the legal risks and liabilities that can arise from high-profile events and celebrity-hosted parties, especially when violence occurs. The dismissal of the lawsuit also demonstrates the importance of having strong legal representation to defend against frivolous claims.