Dennis Rubin Now 12-0

Posted by: Curt Varone August 27, 2013 0

The city of Atlanta has released a press release proclaiming victory in the case Russell Martin, et al. vs. City of Atlanta and Dennis Rubin. The press release issued today reports that a federal court jury ruled in favor of the city on allegations that 28 firefighters were passed over for promotion on racial grounds.

According to the press release “The plaintiffs made claims that they were passed over for appointments to Battalion and Section Chief positions by former Fire Chief Dennis Rubin. Rubin testified that the sole consideration in all appointments was putting the best man or woman in the job. The jury rejected the plaintiffs' contention that the City had a policy of "racial balancing" that took precedence over qualifications.”

According to my count Chief Rubin is now 12-0 in cases that have gone to a judge or jury for determination.

Here is a link to the press release. Additional details are not available.

This just in: The official judgment: MARTIN – Judgment

About Curt Varone

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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