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New Jersey Firefighter Files $25 Million Federal Civil Rights Suit Over Noose Incidents
A Bloomfield firefighter has filed suit in federal court alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment stemming from two…
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Firefighter Discipline in The Headlines
Two firefighter discipline cases are in the Fire Law headlines, both involving possible criminal conduct. In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, eight…
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Washington State Recruit Noose Case Dismissed
A lawsuit filed by an African American recruit firefighter in Washington state who had a noose placed around his neck…
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Fire Law Roundup for August 19, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 19, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a lawsuit…
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Former Washington Recruit Accused in Noose Incident Now Sued by Fire Department’s Insurer
A former recruit firefighter who resigned after being accused of placing a noose around the neck of an African American…
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Fire Law Roundup for December 29, 2023
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 29, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss an FMLA and disability suit…
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NJ Firefighter Charged With Hate Crime for Noose
A New Jersey firefighter is facing criminal hate crime charges following a noose-related incident in the Bloomfield Fire Department. Walter…
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Noose Assault Prompts Suit Against Washington State Fire District
An African American recruit firefighter in Washington state who had a noose placed around his neck by a fellow recruit,…
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Florida Court Rules Fire Chief Has Absolute Immunity From Liability For Defamation
The Florida Court of Appeals has ruled that when publicly reporting on matters within the scope of his/her assigned duties,…
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Winston-Salem Fire Sued For Race Discrimination
Five members of an African-American firefighter organization called Omnibus have filed suit against the city of Winston-Salem and its fire…
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Bad Week For Fire Law Headlines
While it is rare that we see good news in the Fire Law headlines, last week saw a number of…
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Minnesota Noose Investigation Closed
An investigation into a noose left hanging in the locker of a Bloomington, Minnesota firefighter last June has ended with…
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FBI Investigating Noose Found in Locker of Minnesota Firefighter
The FBI is investigating the presence of a noose in the locker of an African American firefighter in Bloomington, Minnesota.…
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