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Curt VaroneNovember 21, 2025
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Deep Dive: $31.5 Million Verdict in Illinois LODD Case

In this edition of Fire Law VLOG, Curt and Brad are joined by Chief Gary Ludwig (ret.) and attorney Michael…
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Curt VaroneMarch 12, 2019
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Conviction of Arsonist in Ohio LODD Upheld

The conviction of a man accused of arson and murder for the 2015 fire that killed Hamilton, Ohio firefighter Patrick…
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Curt VaroneFebruary 12, 2016
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Families of Houston LODDs Sue Motorola and Scott

The families of three Houston firefighters killed in the 2013 Southwest Inn fire have filed another wrongful death lawsuit, this…
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Curt VaroneOctober 19, 2011
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Chicago Firefighter’s Family Sues Building Owner Over LODD

The family of a Chicago firefighter killed in 2010, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the property owners of…
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Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his law degree, he also has a master’s in forensic psychology. His fire service 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 three books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022), Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service (2026), and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine, writing the Fire Law column.

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Deep Dive: $31.5 Million Verdict in Illinois LODD Case

Conviction of Arsonist in Ohio LODD Upheld

Families of Houston LODDs Sue Motorola and Scott

Chicago Firefighter’s Family Sues Building Owner Over LODD