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Connecticut Firefighter Sues Department Alleging Reverse Discrimination in Promotions
A former lieutenant with the Hamden Fire Department has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Town of Hamden, alleging he…
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Court Dismisses San Francisco Firefighter’s Civil Rights Suit
A federal judge in the Northern District of California has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former San Francisco firefighter…
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Federal Court Denies New Orleans Fire Captain’s Request to Amend Race Discrimination Suit
A US Magistrate Judge has denied a New Orleans fire captain's request to amend his discrimination lawsuit against the city…
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Virginia Deputy Chief Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation
A Virginia deputy chief who resigned in February after being demoted to battalion chief, has filed suit alleging race discrimination,…
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DOJ Dismisses Discrimination Suits Against Fire and Police Departments
The US DOJ has dismissed race discrimination lawsuits brought against several fire departments, including the Durham, North Carolina and Cobb…
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Dispatcher Sues Florida Fire Department Alleging Discrimination
A dispatcher with a Florida fire department has filed suit alleging she was forced to resign in 2023 due to…
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Fire Law Roundup for February 3, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 3, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit filed by a…
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Magistrate Rules Baltimore Discrimination Suit Should be Dismissed
A US District Court Magistrate Judge has ruled that a race discrimination suit filed by a lieutenant with the Baltimore…
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Fire Law Roundup for January 13, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 13, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a jury verdict that the…
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Jury Rules Alabama Captain’s Termination Lawful
An Alabama jury has found that the city of Mobile did not wrongfully terminate or retaliate against a fire captain…
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San Francisco Firefighter Seeks $125 Million Over Injuries Sustained at 2009 Fire
A San Francisco firefighter injured in 2009, has filed suit claiming the city’s racist practices and negligence led to his…
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New Orleans Discrimination Suit Pared Back
A New Orleans captain who alleges numerous instances of race discrimination, conspiracy, and due process violations will be allow to…
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