Wrongful termination
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Ohio Federal Court Dismisses Federal Claims in EMS Response Lawsuit; State Claims Remanded
A federal district court has dismissed the federal constitutional claims arising out of a lawsuit involving the emergency medical response…
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Former Seattle Fire HR Director Files Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation, Whistleblower Violations, and Discrimination
The former Seattle Fire Department Human Resources Director has filed suit against the city, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, and Public…
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$3.25 Million Settlement Announced in Michigan Mistaken DOA Case
The city of Southfield, Michigan, has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of Timesha Beauchamp, resolving litigation…
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Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Boston Firefighter’s Injunction Lawsuit
The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Boston firefighter Casley Bailey seeking to halt…
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Former Cambria Fire Chief Reaches $200,000 Settlement Following Termination
The former fire chief of Cambria has reached a $200,000 settlement with the Cambria Community Services District stemming from his…
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Oregon Fire Marshal Sues Tillamook Fire District Alleging Age Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wage Violations
A longtime Oregon fire marshal has filed a wide-ranging employment lawsuit against the Tillamook Fire District, alleging age discrimination, whistleblower…
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California Court Reverses Dismissal of Fire Captain’s Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit
A California appellate court has reinstated a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit brought by a long-serving county fire captain after concluding that…
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Nevada Firefighter Files Race Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Suit
A former Clark County firefighter recruit has filed suit in federal court alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation during his probationary…
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Federal Court Dismisses COVID Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit by Los Angeles Employees
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than 140 current and former Los Angeles city employees challenging…
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Former Seattle Fire HR Director Files Claim Alleging Sexism, Drinking on Duty, and Retaliation
The former human resources director for the Seattle Fire Department has filed a tort claim with the City of Seattle…
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Former Life Member Files Discrimination Suit Against Fire Department Over Alleged Disability Harassment and Retaliation
A former firefighter has filed suit in federal court alleging disability discrimination and retaliation by the leadership of the Oyster…
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Former Paducah Fire Captain Files Federal Lawsuit Over Termination
A former Paducah fire captain and union president has filed a 34-page federal complaint alleging that his termination in October…
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Jury Awards Former Florida Chief $500,000
A jury in St. Johns County, Florida returned a verdict in favor of former Fire Chief Scott Bullard, awarding him…
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