Family of Iowa Man Sues Over Injection Error

The family of a man who died after being injected with a lethal dose of a paralytic agent by a Sioux City Fire Rescue paramedic has filed suit against the city, nine emergency responders, and a physician. James Foster Jr., 26, died on August 18, 2023 after former paramedic Deanna LaMere mistakenly injected him with rocuronium.

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Fire Law Roundup for May 19, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 19, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss five under-the-radar cases from last week, plus the approval of a settlement of an FLSA suit brought by  Massachusetts firefighters; a discrimination case brought by ...

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Fire Law Weekend Headlines

As another week starts, we once again have several cases in the Fire Law headlines. Let’s start with another victory for our friend and colleague, Brad Pinsky.

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$15 Million Settlement Reached in Fatal Helicopter Crash During Wildfire Operations

The family of a helicopter pilot who died while assisting with wildfire suppression in California has reached a $15 million settlement with the company responsible for maintaining the aircraft. The incident occurred on August 19, 2020, when Michael Fournier, a contract pilot supporting Cal Fire operations, was killed in a crash while dropping water on the Hills Fire in Fresno County.

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Fire Law Roundup for May 12, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 12, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a $100 million suit brought against a utility following a gas explosion that killed a Virginia firefighter; a Louisiana ruling upholding the awarding of death ...

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LODD Explosion Prompts $100 Million Suit Against Utility

The victims of a massive propane explosion in Virginia that killed one firefighter and injured several others have filed a $100 million lawsuit against a utility they claim is responsible for their injuries. The February 16, 2024 incident occurred in Sterling and claimed the life of Loudoun County firefighter Trevor Brown.

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Court Upholds Workers’ Comp Claim in Firefighter Pneumonia Death

The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal has affirmed a workers’ compensation ruling in favor of the family of a New Orleans firefighter who died from acute respiratory distress syndrome while attending training out of state. Captain Troy Magee, a 13 year veteran hazmat technician/firefighter, became critically ill during a week-long training course in New Mexico in October 2014.

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