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Federal Court Allows Phoenix Firefighter’s Reverse Discrimination Claims to Proceed
A federal judge in Arizona has partially denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Phoenix firefighter who…
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Two Youngstown Fire Captains File Defamation Suit Against Mayor Brown
Two captains with the Youngstown Fire Department have filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Jamael Tito Brown, alleging that public…
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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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Fire Law Weekend Headlines
As another week starts, we once again have several cases in the Fire Law headlines. Let’s start with another victory…
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Youngstown Firefighters Demand City Reconsider Outcome of Investigation into Fire Chief
Youngstown Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 312 is demanding that the city reconsider its findings following an investigation into Fire Chief…
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Third Reverse Discrimination Suit in KCMO Settled for $850k: Total is $1.5 Million
Kansas City, Missouri has agreed to settle the third of three reverse discrimination suits related to the 2022 promotion of…
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Fire Law Roundup for September 16, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 16, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the $16 million settlement of…
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LA County Assistant Chief Claims Reverse Discrimination
An assistant chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department has filed suit claiming he was passed over for promotion…
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Fire Law Roundup for August 26, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 26, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a ruling by the Michigan…
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LAFD Captain Claims Reverse Discrimination
A fire captain with the Los Angeles City Fire Department has filed suit alleging he was harassed, retaliated against, and…
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Missouri Fire District Settles Reverse Discrimination Suit for $250k
A reverse discrimination lawsuit filed twelve years ago against a Missouri fire district has been settled for $250,000. Harold W.…
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Fire Law Roundup for August 29, 2022
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 29, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss a $31 Million verdict in…
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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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LA City Firefighter Sues Claiming Continuing Reverse Discrimination
A white male Los Angeles City firefighter who sought a restraining order against a black female firefighter in 2017, and…
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