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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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Indiana Firefighter Files Federal Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
A former firefighter has filed suit in federal court against the Fishers Fire Department alleging race, sex, and disability discrimination,…
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Court Rules in Favor of Chicago Fire Applicant Denied Employment Due to Mental Health History
A federal district court judge has ruled the City of Chicago violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the…
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Supreme Court Rules Against Retired Florida Firefighter in ADA Case
The US Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a retired Sanford, Florida firefighter, concluding as…
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California Court Rejects Disability Discrimination Claims Brought by Hazmat Employee
A California appellate court has upheld the dismissal of a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by Nancy Schlotthauer, a civilian employee…
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Indianapolis Firefighter Alleges Disability Discrimination Over Forced Retirement
A veteran Indianapolis firefighter has filed suit in federal court alleging that the Indianapolis Fire Department violated the Americans with…
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Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Firefighter for Misconduct and Insubordination
The Appellate Division of the NY Supreme Court has upheld the termination of a volunteer firefighter from the Millwood Fire…
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DCFEMS Sued Over Failure to Provide Deaf Interpreter
A deaf man has filed suit against the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services and two DC area…
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Fire Law Roundup for January 27, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 27, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the refiling of a LODD…
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Texas BC Alleges ADA and GINA Retaliation
A battalion chief with the San Antonio Fire Department has filed suit claiming that city has failed to comply with…
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New Jersey City Settles With Combat Vet Not Hired as a Firefighter for $415k
A Marine Corps veteran who was passed over by the Paterson Fire Department due to concerns about PTSD has reached…
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Demoted and Suspended Texas Fire Chief Alleges Disability Discrimination
A Texas fire chief who was demoted and later suspended due to health-related concerns, has filed suit alleging disability discrimination…
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Baltimore Prevails in Disability Discrimination Suit
The US District Court for the District of Maryland has dismissed a disability discrimination and retaliation suit brought by an…
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