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Curt VaroneMarch 7, 2024

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Two Michigan Fire Departments Dismissed From Lawsuit

Two Michigan fire departments who were being sued in federal court over an incident that led to the arrest of…

Curt VaroneOctober 9, 2023

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In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 9, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss criminal charges against volunteer firefighters…

Curt VaroneAugust 1, 2022

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In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 1, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss a gender discrimination suit by…

Curt VaroneMarch 1, 2018

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The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut and its Mayor, fire chief, fire marshal, zoning official, and building official have filed suit…

Curt VaroneApril 9, 2014

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The lawsuit filed by the family of a pregnant woman who died in 2009 after two FDNY EMTs allegedly refused…

Curt VaroneJuly 9, 2013

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an important ruling today on firefighter liability under state law. The case of Brown et…

Curt VaroneOctober 6, 2010

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In a troubling decision issued on September 21, 2010, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that immunity protection for emergency responders…

Curt VaroneAugust 2, 2010

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The Court of Appeals of Michigan handed down a ruling last week that dismissed a fire department and several firefighter…

Curt VaroneOctober 26, 2009

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When it comes to the liability of fire departments, suits for negligent firefighting concern fire chiefs and firefighters the most. Making…