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Fire Law Roundup for March 24, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 24, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a federal lawsuit filed by…
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Philly BC Alleges Discrimination Over Denial of Gender Affirming Coverage
A Philadelphia battalion chief has filed suit against the city, IAFF Local 22, Local 22’s Health Plan, and Independent Blue…
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Two Philly Firefighters Sue Local For Breach of Duty of Fair Representation
Two Philadelphia firefighters have filed a class action lawsuit claiming their union breached its duty of fair representation by misleading…
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Terminated Philly Recruit Alleges Beard-Related Religious Discrimination
A recruit firefighter who was dismissed from the Philadelphia Fire Department’s fire academy in 2019 for refusing to shave his…
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Philadelphia Fire Prevails in Disability Discrimination Suit by Cadet
The Philadelphia Fire Department has prevailed in a lawsuit brought by a paramedic cadet alleging he had been discriminated against…
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Philadelphia and IAFF Local 22 Prevail in Suit by Terminated Firefighter
A Philadelphia firefighter who was terminated following his second conviction for driving under the influence, has lost his civil suit…
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Court refuses to Dismiss Pittsburgh Lieutenant’s Epilepsy Disability Suit
A Pittsburgh fire lieutenant who sued under the Americans With Disabilities Act because he was placed on restricted duties due…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Strong Cancer Presumption in Firefighters
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a decision last week upholding the cancer presumption act for firefighters by reversing a…
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Philly LODD Prompts Lawsuit Against Equipment Manufacturers
The estate of a Philadelphia firefighter who died at a house fire two years ago, has filed suit against 30…
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