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Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment to Topeka in Discrimination Suit by Former Fire Captain
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Topeka fire captain who alleged race and disability discrimination…
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Two Firefighters Sue San Antonio Fire Department Over Long COVID
Two San Antonio firefighters have filed separate federal lawsuits against the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Fire…
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California Court Upholds $4.1 Million Jury Verdict for Fire Chief Fired After Medical Leave
In a decision handed down today, the California Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict awarding over $4.1 million in…
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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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Washington Court Upholds Dismissal of Fire Department Mechanic’s Disability Lawsuit
The Washington Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by a fire department mechanic…
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Arizona Firefighter Claims Termination Was Retaliation for Request for Accommodation
An Arizona firefighter who was terminated following her failure to submit to post-accident testing has filed suit claiming disability discrimination,…
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Fire Law Roundup for March 17, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 17, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the discipline handed down to…
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Chicago Prevails in Disability Discrimination Suit
A Chicago firefighter-paramedic who suffered a stroke, and was placed in a non-operational procurement position at O’Hare airport, has lost…
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Fire Law Roundup for March 3, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 3, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a suit…
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San Antonio Captain Claims Discrimination Over Long COVID
A fire captain with the San Antonio Fire Department has filed suit claiming he suffered discrimination and retaliation on account…
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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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Fire Law Roundup for November 25, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 25, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a tattoo…
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Maryland Firefighter Alleges Disability Discrimination for Failure to Accommodate Service Dog
A Maryland firefighter has filed suit against a volunteer fire company and Montgomery County alleging both entities failed to accommodate…
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Fire Law Roundup for October 21, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 21, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of a lawsuit…
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