Tag Archives: Orono Fire Department

Fire Law Roundup for November 27, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 27, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a jury award of $250,000 to a former Houston firefighter against her former captain who shared an intimate video of her; a Minnesota city held ...

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Minnesota City Found in Contempt For Violating Injunction in FD Dispute

A Minnesota judge has found the City of Orono to be in contempt of court for violating her earlier order in a suit brought by the City of Long Lake over the breach of a fire protection agreement. The two cities, along with the City of Medina, are parties to an agreement whereby the Long Lake FD would provide services to the 3 communities.

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Orono Chief’s Age Discrimination Suit Headed to Trial

A Maine fire chief who was terminated in 2012 is one step closer to his day in court. Orono Fire Chief Norman “Buddy” Webb was fired on June 14, 2012. Chief Webb filed suit alleging age and disability discrimination as well as retaliation for having filed a complaint with the Maine Human Rights Commission

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Maine Chief Alleges Retaliatory Discharge

A former Maine fire chief has filed suit claiming he was fired the day after he filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission about discrimination by the town manager. Fire Chief Norman “Buddy” Webb filed suit against the Town ...

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