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San Antonio Firefighter Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, and Retaliation
A San Antonio firefighter and paramedic has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of San Antonio and…
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Federal Court Dismisses Pregnancy Discrimination Suit by Former NC Deputy Fire Marshal
A federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Deputy Fire Marshal with the Raleigh Fire Department…
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New Mexico Firefighter Alleges Gender Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliation
A New Mexico firefighter who was terminated last year has filed suit alleging gender discrimination and whistleblower retaliation. Deidre Maurino…
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Michigan Firefighter Alleges Sexual Harassment
A Michigan firefighter who claims she was forced to resign due to the frat-house culture in her department has filed…
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Florida Lieutenant Alleges Her Termination Was Gender and Age Discrimination
A Florida fire lieutenant who was fired last year has filed suit in federal court alleging gender and age discrimination.…
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Court Dismisses Chicago Firefighter’s Discrimination Claims But Retaliation Claims May Proceed
The discrimination claims brought by a Chicago firefighter have been dismissed, but the US District Court for the Northern District…
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Light-Duty Denial Prompts Gender, Disability and Pregnancy Discrimination Suit in Ohio
An Ohio firefighter is suing her department alleging gender, disability and pregnancy discrimination following the denial of her request for…
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California Fire District Settles Gender Discrimination Suit With Volunteer for $535K
The Graton Fire Protection District has agreed to settle the gender discrimination claims of a former female firefighter for $535,000.…
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Former Fire Chief Sues NY Fire District for $4 Million
The former fire chief of the Hagerman Fire District has filed suit against the district and its board of directors…
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Termination of Texas Captain
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a fire department’s use of the Navy’s Physical Fitness Standard did…
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Oregon Fire District Sued for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
Two female staff members of an Oregon fire district who were laid-off in February, 2023, have filed suit claiming the…
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Fire Law VLOG: $2.6 Million Settlement of Retaliation Claim By California Division Chief
In this edition of Fire Law VLOG, Curt interviews Fremont, California Division Chief Diane Hendry and Attorney Deborah Kochan regarding…
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