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Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Firefighter’s Right to Sue Despite Firefighter’s Rule

The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the right of Indiana firefighters to recover damages from negligent property owners despite the firefighter’s rule. In doing so, the court recognized that distinct from the firefighter’s rule is the rescue doctrine, which in turn impacts a third consideration: the first-responder’s rule.

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.

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