In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 23, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit by an Iowa firefighter injured when the engine on which he was riding collided with a piece of farm machinery being driven by a man who was intoxicated; a fire chief grieving a decision to deny him the right to return to his previous rank; a suit by a firefighter applicant suing the contractor who did his background investigation; a lawsuit in Nevada claiming the failure to administer ketamine led to the death of a man; and a lawsuit in Rhode Island seeking to block a disciplinary investigation into social media posts by firefighter-union officials.
Iowa Firefighter Hurt in Apparatus Crash Suing Civilian Driver and Vehicle Owner
Former Chief Grieves Refusal to Reinstate to Prior Rank
Massachusetts Suit Against Background Investigation Firm to Proceed
Man Bites Dog: Nevada Fire Department and Medics Sued for Not Administering Ketamine
RI Firefighters Seek To Enjoin Enforcement of Social Media Policy