Providence Fire Department
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Fire Law Roundup for April 21, 2025,
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for April 21, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss firefighter discipline cases in Pawtucket,…
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Former Providence Firefighter Awarded $1.75 Million
A former Providence firefighter who already won a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit in 2016, has been awarded $1.75 million…
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Suit Alleges City Discriminated When it Denied Lieutenant an Accidental Disability Pension
An EMS lieutenant with the Providence Fire Department who was awarded $889,842 in 2016 over sexual harassment and retaliation claims,…
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Boston and Providence Settle Sexual Harassment Claims for $3.2 Million and $115k Respectively
Two New England cities are in the Fire Law news with settlements of sexual harassment claims resulting in large payouts…
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Fire Law Headlines and a Familiar Name
Some folks just can’t seem to keep themselves out of the headlines. For instance, take FDNY’s Joseph Cassano, who was…
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Fire Law Headlines RI, IL, FL, NY, and NJ
Its been one of those busy fire law days, and with too many stories and too little time, we will…
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Providence Fire Settles Discrimination Suit for $7500
The City of Providence has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a Hispanic firefighter who claims he was…
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Suspended Providence Firefighter Sues Claiming Due Process Violation
A Providence firefighter who was suspended following his arrest on child solicitation charges, is suing the city for violating his…
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Providence Fire Faces Another Sexual Harassment Suit
The Providence Fire Department is facing another federal court lawsuit by a female officer alleging sexual harassment and discrimination. Rescue…
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RI Supreme Court Reverses Denial Of Disability Pension
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has reversed a decision by the City of Providence’s Retirement Board that denied a disability…
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Followup Investigation on Providence Fire Sexual Harassment Case
In the aftermath of an $800,000 jury verdict against the city of Providence for sexual harassment, WJAR TV10 reporter Katie…
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Providence Rescue Officer Awarded $800k For Sexual Harassment
A federal jury took just four hours to award a former Providence Fire Department rescue officer $800,000 in damages for…
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Providence Gay Pride Parade Ruling Upholds Constitutionality of the Order to Participate
A ten-year legal battle over the assignment of an engine company to participate in an annual gay-pride parade in Providence,…
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Providence Firefighter Investigated for Gesture Made During Ferguson Protest
A Providence firefighter is under investigation for a gesture he allegedly made while on-duty during a protest held in front…
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