gender discrimination
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Virginia Captain Alleges Sex Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment, and Retaliation
A veteran fire captain-paramedic has filed a federal lawsuit against Franklin County, Virginia, alleging sex discrimination, a hostile work environment,…
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Lynchburg Firefighter Files New Retaliation Suit in State Court Following Fourth Circuit Ruling
A long-running dispute involving a Lynchburg firefighter has returned—this time in state court—following a Fourth Circuit decision last year that…
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Michigan Firefighter Settles Gender Discrimination Suit for $85,000
The City of Jackson, Michigan, has agreed to pay $85,000 to settle a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by Annie Wallen,…
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Female EMS Lieutenant Sues D.C. Fire Department and Union Over Promotional Practices
A female EMS lieutenant has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services…
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San Antonio Firefighter Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, and Retaliation
A San Antonio firefighter and paramedic has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of San Antonio and…
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Lansing Fire Department Lawsuit Alleges Gender Discrimination Over Bra Issue
A female firefighter with the Lansing Fire Department has filed suit against the City of Lansing and Fire Chief Brian…
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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…
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Florida Firefighter Sues City and Union Over Mandatory Medical Examination
A South Pasadena, Florida firefighter has filed suit against the City of South Pasadena and his labor union, alleging he…
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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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Ohio Fire Captain Files Discrimination Lawsuit
A captain with the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, has filed suit alleging racial and gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.…
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NY Division of Human Rights Dismisses Discrimination Complaint Against Fire Volunteer Fire Company
The New York State Division of Human Rights has dismissed a complaint filed by former Patterson Fire Department #1 member…
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Fourth Circuit Rules in Lynchburg Firefighter’s Demotion Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued a mixed ruling in a case involving the…
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Deputy Chief Files Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Against Eastside Fire and Rescue
A former Washington fire chief whose department was consolidated into Eastside Fire and Rescue has filed a lawsuit in King…
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