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Maryland Federal Court Dismisses Baltimore Firefighter LODD Lawsuit
A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the families of three fallen Baltimore City…
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Fire Law Roundup for July 31, 2023
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 31, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a case involving the theft…
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Fire Law Roundup for March 6, 2023
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 6, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a volunteer theft case out…
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Miami-Dade Facing Suit By Family of Man Pronounced DOA
The family of a man who died in 2019 has filed suit against Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and three firefighter-paramedics accusing…
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Dismissal of Wilmington LODD Suit Upheld by Third Circuit
The 3rd Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a suit brought by the estates of three Wilmington firefighters who were…
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LA County Fire Sued for $10.4 Million Over Restraint of Seizure Patient
A man who claims he was handcuffed and restrained while having an epileptic seizure has filed a $10.4 million suit…
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Burning Question: Wilmington LODD Suit, Civil Rights Violation, and Deliberate Indifference
Today’s burning question: I saw your article on the Wilmington LODD lawsuit and do not understand why the families of…
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RI Firehouse Altercation Prompts Federal Lawsuit
A Rhode Island fire lieutenant who claims he was assaulted in the firehouse by a deputy chief has filed suit…
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Burning Question: Liability Concerns Of A Volunteer Chief
Today’s burning question: What legal responsibility does a volunteer fire chief have for things that happen at the firehouse when…
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Fire Victims Sue City Over Denial of Re-Entry
The victims of a house fire are suing Reno, Texas claiming that they were wrongfully barred from re-entering their home…
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UPDATED Asiana Wrongful Death Suit Finally Filed in San Francisco
UPDATED 8/16/2014 WITH COMPLAINT: The long anticipated civil suit has been filed against the San Francisco Fire Department by the…
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