Fire Law Roundup for September 16, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 16, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the $16 million settlement of a lawsuit brought by 11 Jacksonville firefighters injured in an explosion and fire on a ship; the $7.2 million settlement paid to the family of an LA County firefighter who was murdered by a colleague; a suit filed by two Florida firefighter alleging retaliation over union activities; a reverse discrimination suit brought by an Assistant Chief in LA County; and an FLSA suit brought by two former employees of a North Carolina volunteer fire company.

Jacksonville Firefighters Settle Ship Explosion Suit for $16 Million

Family of Murdered LA County Firefighter Receives $7.2 Million Settlement

Florida Fire Officers Allege Civil Rights Violations

LA County Assistant Chief Claims Reverse Discrimination

North Carolina Volunteer Fire Company Sued for FLSA Violation and Retaliation

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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