code enforcement
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Code Enforcement Cases in the Fire Law News: One Filed, One Dismissed
Lawsuits arising out of code enforcement responsibilities lead to approximately 1.8% of fire service civil litigation. Two such cases are…
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Connecticut Property Owner Sues City of Waterbury Over Electrical Inspection and 71-Day Power Shutoff
The owner of a multifamily residential property in Waterbury has filed a federal civil rights and negligence lawsuit against the…
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Developer Sues Youngstown Over Emergency Demolition Ordered by Fire Chief
An Ohio developer has filed suit against the City of Youngstown, alleging that the city violated its constitutional rights when…
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Federal Court Dismisses Wide-Ranging Retaliation and Discrimination Lawsuit Against California City and Fire Department
A federal judge in the Northern District of California has dismissed a pro se lawsuit brought by a property owner…
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Massachusetts Building Owner Sues Holyoke Fire Prevention Captain Over Sprinkler System Violations
A building owner in Holyoke, Massachusetts has filed suit against the city’s Fire Prevention Captain and the Holyoke Fire Department,…
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Fire Watch Prompts Federal Lawsuit in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts woman has filed suit against the City of Revere, its mayor, city council, fire chief and deputy chief…
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Hotel Owners Sue Fire District and Fire Marshal Over Closure
The owners of a California hotel have filed suit against a city, a fire protection district, a building inspector, and…
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Pawtucket Building Owner Sues Fire Department and State for $6.7 Million
The owner of a building in Pawtucket, Rhode Island has filed a pro se lawsuit against the Pawtucket Fire Department,…
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Fire Alarm Company Sues Fire Department For Discrimination
A fire alarm company in Honolulu is suing the City and County of Honolulu and five named fire inspectors claiming…
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Federal Appeals Court Refuses To Block FDNY Enforcement of AirBNB Law
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has refused to enjoin FDNY and the New York City Department…
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Ohio Fire District Moves To Force The Closure of Motel
An Ohio fire district has filed suit to close an area hotel due to fire code violations. Cardinal Joint Fire…
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OSHA Cites UPS for Fire Code Violations at Massachusetts Facility
Federal OSHA has handed down fines totaling $431,517 against United Parcel Services for repeated fire code violations at their Vineyard…
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NH Inn Owner Sues Town and Fire Chief for $2 million
A New Hampshire fire chief is being sued by the owner of a bed and breakfast who claims the chief…
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