sexual discrimination
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Virginia Captain Alleges Sex Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment, and Retaliation
A veteran fire captain-paramedic has filed a federal lawsuit against Franklin County, Virginia, alleging sex discrimination, a hostile work environment,…
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Michigan Firefighter Settles Gender Discrimination Suit for $85,000
The City of Jackson, Michigan, has agreed to pay $85,000 to settle a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by Annie Wallen,…
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Pennsylvania Firefighter Sues City Officials Alleging Gender and Disability Discrimination
A female firefighter in New Castle, Pennsylvania has filed suit alleging ongoing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation by members of the…
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Florida Firefighter Sues City and Union Over Mandatory Medical Examination
A South Pasadena, Florida firefighter has filed suit against the City of South Pasadena and his labor union, alleging he…
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Ohio Fire Captain Files Discrimination Lawsuit
A captain with the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, has filed suit alleging racial and gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.…
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Fourth Circuit Rules in Lynchburg Firefighter’s Demotion Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued a mixed ruling in a case involving the…
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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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City Settles Ohio Firefighter’s Gender Discrimination Claims for $18k
A former Ohio firefighter has settled his gender discrimination lawsuit for $18,000. Ethan Boes filed suit earlier this year claiming…
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Nebraska Fire Department Settles Two Gender Discrimination Suits for $900k
The city of Lincoln has settled two gender discrimination suits brought by female firefighters totaling $900,000. The suits were brought…
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Women Claim Cleveland Fire Department’s Hiring Process is Discriminatory
Two women who failed the Cleveland Fire Department’s physical abilities test in 2017, have filed suit alleging gender discrimination. Yolanda…
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Fire Law Roundup for August 7, 2023
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 7, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a case involving a FDNY…
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Firefighter Claims Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Cost Her Two Jobs
A California firefighter who was dismissed from two different fire departments, has filed suit against one of the departments and…
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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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