Fire Law Roundup for July 25, 2022

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 25, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss the filing of two more AFFF-related toxic tort suits; the settlement of a lawsuit in Stamford , Connecticut challenging the promotional process as violating merit principles; a lawsuit in the Puerto Rico Fire Department alleging religious discrimination; a wrongful death suit filed against a fire department in Oklahoma; and a decision upholding a physical abilities test in the Madison (Wisconsin) Fire Department despite a disparate impact on women. They wrap up with a discussion of the recent suspension of a police officer in Rochester, New York for handcuffing an EMT.

Two More AFFF Toxic Tort Suits Filed

Stamford Settles Suit Clearing Way for Promotions

Religious Discrimination Claims Against Puerto Rico Fire Department Stayed

Oklahoma Fire Department Sued For Wrongful Death

Madison Physical Abilities Test Upheld as Non-Discriminatory Against Women

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/21/us/rochester-police-investigator-suspended-handcuffed-black-emt/index.html