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Chula Vista Settles Discrimination Suit For $2.1 Million

The City of Chula Vista has settled a discrimination suit with a former deputy chief for $2.1 million. Deputy Chief James Garcia was fired in 2015 hours after the department learned he needed surgery on his neck.

Chula Vista Deputy Chief Awarded $1 Million in Discrimination Suit

A deputy chief who was fired in 2015 has been awarded $1 million by a jury for disability discrimination. Chula Vista Deputy Chief James Garcia was fired in 2015 hours after the department learned he needed surgery on his neck.

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His 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 two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.

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