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A federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Deputy Fire Marshal with the Raleigh Fire Department who alleged she was constructively discharged following the City's denial of her request to work from home to breastfeed her newborn child.

A Calabasas resident has filed a federal lawsuit in the Central District of California alleging that agencies including the LAPD, LAFD, and LA County Sheriff’s Department have been subjecting him to years of low-altitude, unjustified helicopter surveillance in violation of his constitutional rights.

A Calabasas resident has filed a federal lawsuit in the Central District of California alleging that agencies including the LAPD, LAFD, and LA County Sheriff’s Department have been subjecting him to years of low-altitude, unjustified helicopter surveillance in violation of his constitutional rights.

A wrongful death lawsuit filed in LA County Superior Court accuses the LA County Fire Department of exposing a longtime civilian employee to fatal levels of carcinogens without proper protective equipment or safety protocols. The suit was filed by the family of Michael Potechin, a 54-year-old Equipment Maintenance Supervisor who died of lung cancer in May 2024.

A wrongful death lawsuit filed in LA County Superior Court accuses the LA County Fire Department of exposing a longtime civilian employee to fatal levels of carcinogens without proper protective equipment or safety protocols. The suit was filed by the family of Michael Potechin, a 54-year-old Equipment Maintenance Supervisor who died of lung cancer in May 2024.

A lawsuit filed in New York County Supreme Court challenges the FDNY’s plan to temporarily convert 82 Fire Cadets into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) employees—a move the EMS union alleges violates civil service law and threatens the integrity of the hiring process.

A lawsuit filed in New York County Supreme Court challenges the FDNY’s plan to temporarily convert 82 Fire Cadets into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) employees—a move the EMS union alleges violates civil service law and threatens the integrity of the hiring process.

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 23, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a ruling by the US Supreme Court dismissing a disability discrimination claim under the ADA brought a retired Florida firefighter; an internal investigation into allegations that Seattle firefighters may have submitted fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards in violation of the city’s …

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 23, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a ruling by the US Supreme Court dismissing a disability discrimination claim under the ADA brought a retired Florida firefighter; an internal investigation into allegations that Seattle firefighters may have submitted fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards in violation of the city’s ...

The US Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a retired Sanford, Florida firefighter, concluding as a retiree she could not bring a disability discrimination claim under the ADA for post-employment benefits.

The US Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a retired Sanford, Florida firefighter, concluding as a retiree she could not bring a disability discrimination claim under the ADA for post-employment benefits.

The Seattle Times is reporting that the City of Seattle has completed an internal investigation into allegations that Seattle Fire Department (SFD) employees may have submitted fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards in violation of the city’s 2021 vaccine mandate.

The Seattle Times is reporting that the City of Seattle has completed an internal investigation into allegations that Seattle Fire Department (SFD) employees may have submitted fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards in violation of the city’s 2021 vaccine mandate.

The Missouri Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a Kansas City firefighter who alleged that members of the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) improperly disclosed his confidential medical and mental health information. The case arose out of a 2017 EMS transport in which the plaintiff, Joseph Weixeldorfer, was taken …

The Missouri Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a Kansas City firefighter who alleged that members of the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) improperly disclosed his confidential medical and mental health information. The case arose out of a 2017 EMS transport in which the plaintiff, Joseph Weixeldorfer, was taken ...

A California appellate court has upheld the dismissal of a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by Nancy Schlotthauer, a civilian employee who worked for the San Bernardino County Fire Department as a Hazardous Materials Specialist III (HMS-III).

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the former fire chief of Wilmer, Texas, who claimed he was wrongfully terminated after testifying under subpoena in a criminal proceeding involving one of his subordinates.

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 16, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a terminated Virginia firefighter; a military discrimination suit brought against FDNY; a lawsuit filed against LAFD over the Palisades fire; a lawsuit filed by a Connecticut EMT against a former EMT-colleague, his parents, and AMR ...

A Virginia firefighter who was terminated after just six months on the job, has filed suit claiming he was the victim of whistleblower retaliation. Stuart A. Miner filed suit against the Fire Chief Greg Schacht and Augusta County seeking $5 million in damages.

A firefighter with the FDNY has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York and several current and former commissioners, alleging violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.