LODD
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NY Grand Jury Declines to Issue indictments in LODD Training Death
A grand jury looking into the death of a recruit firefighter at the New York State Fire Academy in 2021…
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Wrongful Death Suit Filed in NY LODD
The mother of a New York firefighter who died in an assisted living facility fire in 2021 has filed a…
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Illinois LODD Leads to OSHA Citations
Two Illinois fire departments have been issued citations by the Illinois Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration, over…
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Fire Law Roundup – March 21, 2022
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup, Brad and Curt discuss a LODD apparatus accident case out of Texas, a…
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Texas Court of Appeals Rules LODD Accident Case May Proceed Against Firefighter
A Texas court has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed against a volunteer firefighter who struck two other firefighters, killing…
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Fire Law Roundup – February 28, 2022
In this episode, Brad and Curt discuss a sexual harassment lawsuit out of Hartford, Connecticut; a $100 million lawsuit filed…
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Wrongful Death Suit Filed Over California LODD Fire
The families of two Porterville, California firefighters who died while attempting a rescue at building fire, have filed suit against…
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Court Grants Award of Attorney’s Fees in FOIA Case Related to 1988 KC LODD Explosion
A man who spent 22 years in prison for his involvement in the massive 1988 explosion that killed six Kansas…
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New Maine Law Requires Gas Detectors in Most Occupancies
A new law in Maine went into effect on January 1, 2022 that mandates the installation of gas detectors in…
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Family of LA County Firefighter Murdered on Duty Sues Estate of Firefighter-Shooter
The parents of a Los Angeles County firefighter who was shot and killed by a coworker while on duty earlier…
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Second Circuit Reinstates First Amendment Suit Against FDNY
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by an FDNY fire marshal who was removed from…
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Spouse of Deceased Connecticut Deputy Chief Sues Over Pension Benefits
The spouse of a well-known Connecticut firefighter who died from cancer in 2017, has filed suit claiming the city has…
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California Couple Whose Gender Reveal Fireworks Sparked Wildand Fire, Indicted for Manslaughter
A grand jury in San Bernardino has indicted a couple for involuntary manslaughter for their role in sparking a wildland…
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Accused Bricelyn Street Arsonist Will Face Federal Jury 26 Years Later
The man whose state court conviction for setting a fire that killed three Pittsburgh firefighters in 1995 was set aside…
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