42 U.S.C. §1983
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Baltimore LODD Suit Dismissed
A lawsuit brought by the families of three Baltimore firefighters who died in a 2022 building fire has been dismissed.…
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Terminated Iowa Firefighter Alleges Due Process Violation
A volunteer firefighter in Iowa who was terminated last year, has filed suit pro se in US District Court for…
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Disabled FDNY Firefighter Sues Over Vaccine Mandate
An FDNY firefighter who suffered a severe allergic reaction to the COVID vaccine resulting in a career-ending heart condition, and…
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Magistrate Judge Recommends Georgia Division Chief’s Termination Be Upheld
A US Magistrate Judge in Georgia has recommended the dismissal of all claims brought by a division chief who was…
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Frederick County VA Sued for Retaliation and Defamation
An administrative assistant with Frederick County (VA) Fire and Rescue has filed suit against the county seeking $10 million in…
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Florida Fire Officers Allege Civil Rights Violations
Two former Niceville fire officers have filed suit alleging they were wrongfully terminated and were retaliated against in violation of…
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Hartford Prevails in Discrimination Suit
The US District Court for the District of Connecticut has dismissed a suit filed by a Hispanic fire captain with…
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Pawtucket Settles Firefighters Locker Search Case
The City of Pawtucket has agreed to pay five city firefighters $1,000 each for unlawfully searching their firehouse lockers. Firefighters…
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Court Dismisses Chicago Firefighter’s Discrimination Claims But Retaliation Claims May Proceed
The discrimination claims brought by a Chicago firefighter have been dismissed, but the US District Court for the Northern District…
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Court Dismisses Pennsylvania Firefighter’s Conspiracy Suit
A contentious lawsuit brought by a former member of the Latrobe Volunteer Fire Department, has been dismissed. Robert Forish sued…
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Oregon Lieutenant Claims Whistleblower Retaliation
A lieutenant with the Umatilla County Fire District #1 claims that he was forced to resign in retaliation for his…
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California Firefighters Claim Excessive Mandatory Overtime is Retaliation
The Manhattan Beach Firefighters Association and twelve named members have filed suit against the city claiming they are being retaliated…
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