Wrongful termination
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Tennessee Captain Loses Alcoholism-PTSD Disability Claim
A Tennessee fire captain who resigned while facing disciplinary charges in 2021, has failed in his bid to claim constructive…
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Convictions, Terminations and Appeals
What should happen to a firefighter who is terminated after being convicted of a criminal offense, when the conviction is…
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Florida Firefighter Alleges Termination Was Disability Discrimination
A Florida firefighter suffering from an undisclosed health condition claims he was wrongfully terminated, discriminated against and retaliated against in…
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Mobile Prevails in Tattoo-Related Discrimination Case
The US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama has upheld the termination of a Mobile firefighter in 2022.…
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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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City Settles Ohio Firefighter’s Gender Discrimination Claims for $18k
A former Ohio firefighter has settled his gender discrimination lawsuit for $18,000. Ethan Boes filed suit earlier this year claiming…
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Civil Service Commission Upholds WV Chief’s Termination Despite Apparent FLSA Retaliation
The termination of a West Virginia fire chief earlier this year, has been upheld the city’s civil service commission. Clarksburg…
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Tennessee Chief Alleges Termination was Retaliation
A Tennessee fire chief who was terminated earlier this year, has filed suit alleging he was retaliated against for reporting…
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Court Upholds Palm Beach County Harassment and Discrimination Policies
A Palm Beach County district chief who was terminated based on allegations he sexually harassed a female subordinate, has lost…
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Oregon Fire District Facing Another Lawsuit
An Oregon fire district that experienced a YCMTSU problem resulting in two federal lawsuits in 2023, is back in the…
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New Mexico Firefighter Claims Mistaken Identity Led To His Termination
A New Mexico firefighter who was fired earlier this year, has filed suit claiming he was mistakenly identified as a…
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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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Florida Lieutenant Alleges Her Termination Was Gender and Age Discrimination
A Florida fire lieutenant who was fired last year has filed suit in federal court alleging gender and age discrimination.…
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