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Curt VaroneMarch 2, 2026
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Maryland Federal Court Dismisses Baltimore Firefighter LODD Lawsuit

A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the families of three fallen Baltimore City…
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Curt VaroneFebruary 8, 2023
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Flint Facing $50 Million Suit Over Fire Deaths

The long-awaited wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Flint and two firefighters has been filed by the mother of…
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Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his law degree, he also has a master’s in forensic psychology. His fire service background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid-on-call experience.

He is the author of three books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022), Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service (2026), and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine, writing the Fire Law column.

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Maryland Federal Court Dismisses Baltimore Firefighter LODD Lawsuit

Flint Facing $50 Million Suit Over Fire Deaths