Plainfield Fire Department
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NJ Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Hostile Work Claim
The New Jersey Court of Appeals has ruled that an Asian-American firefighter who was clearly harassed on one-occasion by a…
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NJ City Settles Fire Chief’s Race Discrimination Suit for $325K
The settlement of race discrimination lawsuit brought by the former fire chief in Plainfield, New Jersey brings to a close…
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Fire Law Roundup for October 3, 2022
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 3, 2022, Curt discusses a lawsuit filed by an Oregon woman…
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NJ Court Orders Firefighter Reinstated
A New Jersey firefighter who was terminated in 2017 over an issue with residency documentation submitted with his application, has…
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New Jersey Firefighter Accuses Deputy Chief Of COVID-Related Race Discrimination
An Asian-American firefighter is suing his fire department and a deputy chief for discrimination over comments the chief made related…
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NJ Fire Chief Demoted After Filing Suit
A New Jersey fire chief who sued his bosses earlier this year, has been demoted. Plainfield Fire Chief Frank Tidwell…
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NJ City Settles Reverse Discrimination Suit for $450k
A New Jersey city has settled a contentious dispute with a deputy chief that resulted in three separate lawsuits and…
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Connecticut Captain Charged With Sexually Assaulting Junior Firefighter
A captain with the Plainfield Fire Department has been charged with sexually assaulting a junior firefighter. Kevin Wells, 27, is…
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NJ Deputy Chief Sues For Reverse Discrimination
A deputy chief in Plainfield, New Jersey is suing the city and his fire chief for reverse discrimination. Deputy Chief…
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