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Tennessee Supreme Court Reverses Award of Disability Pension Benefits to Chattanooga Firefighter
The Tennessee Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling that granted disability pension benefits to a Chattanooga firefighter diagnosed…
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Former Providence Firefighter Awarded $1.75 Million
A former Providence firefighter who already won a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit in 2016, has been awarded $1.75 million…
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Widow Sues Mayor For Causing Chief’s Psychotic Break
The widow of a New Bedford deputy chief who has shot and killed by police officers, has filed suit claiming…
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Washington Appeals Court Rejects Retroactivity of 2018 PTSD Comp Law
The Washington Court of Appeals has ruled against a former firefighter who was seeking workers compensation benefits for PTSD. Frank…
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Court Upholds Dismissal of Florida Battalion Chief
The dismissal of a Florida battalion chief has been upheld by a US District Court. BC William Valencia claims he…
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Illinois Appellate Court Concludes Firefighting Exacerbated Combat Vet’s PTDS
An Illinois firefighter who developed a severe case of PTSD while serving a combat tour in Afghanistan, has been awarded…
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NY Firefighter Appeals Disability Ruling
A firefighter who was terminated in 2014, is appealing a trial court decision to dismiss several of his disability related…
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Denver Firefighter Claims ADA Violation For PTSD
A Denver firefighter has filed suit claiming the department’s handling of his post-traumatic stress disorder violated the Americans With Disabilities…
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Charlotte Facing FMLA Retaliation Suit
A civilian analyst with the Charlotte Fire Department has filed suit claiming the department retaliated against her in violation of…
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