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Fire Law Roundup for November 10, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 10, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a wrongful termination suit filed by the former human resources director for the Seattle Fire Department; a suit brought by female firefighter in New Castle, Pennsylvania alleging harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; a disability discrimination and retaliation suit filed by a former firefighter has filed suit in federal court; a wrongful termination suit by a Paducah fire captain and union president alleging that his termination in October constituted retaliation for his union involvement; and a decision by a Virginia court who issued an injunction to block…
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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 alleging she was terminated in retaliation for reporting misconduct, on-duty drinking, and sexism within the department.
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Pennsylvania Firefighter Sues City Officials Alleging Gender and Disability Discrimination
A female firefighter in New Castle, Pennsylvania has filed suit alleging ongoing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation by members of the New Castle Fire Department, including the assistant chief and a union officer. The complaint, filed by Annie M. Papa, claims she was targeted because of her gender and disability.
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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 Bay Fire Department Company No. 1. The lawsuit, brought by 59-year-old Joseph Minicozzi Jr., a retired FDNY firefighter and 9/11 responder, asserts claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and the Fourteenth Amendment.
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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 constituted retaliation for his union involvement, protected speech, petitioning activities, and wage-related complaints. The lawsuit, filed November 3, 2025, by Captain Nathan Torian following the City Commission’s decision to uphold his termination last month.
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Virginia Firefighter Secures Preliminary Injunction on Medical Cannabis Oil Use
The Circuit Court of Hanover County has issued a preliminary injunction against the Hanover County Fire & EMS Department who was seeking to discipline a firefighter for the off-duty use of medically-certified cannabis oil. The case was brought by Hanover County firefighter David Morath, who holds a valid written practitioner certification under Virginia’s medical cannabis program.
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Families Sue Richmond County Over Augusta Fire Station’s Failure to Respond to Deadly House Fire
The families of two Georgia residents who died in an October 2023 house fire have filed suit against Richmond County and others, alleging wrongful death and negligence stemming from the failure of firefighters at a nearby station to respond.
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Motorcyclist Sues Fire Department for Creating Black Ice Condition That Led to Crash
A California motorcyclist has filed suit against several public entities, including the San Bernardino County Fire Department, alleging that a fire truck damaged a water line and created roadway conditions that led to a serious crash. The case was filed earlier this month in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
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Tulsa Fire Department Sued Over Crash That Killed Unborn Child
A Tulsa woman has filed suit against the City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Fire Department, alleging that a fire truck being driven “carelessly, negligently and recklessly” caused a collision that resulted in the death of her unborn child.
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