In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 21, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of a lawsuit brought by combat vet who was denied employment by the Paterson NJ Fire Department due to PTSD concerns; a lawsuit filed by a Texas fire chief alleging disability discrimination; a US District Court ruling upholding the termination of a Palm Beach County district chief for sexting a subordinate; an age and gender discrimination brought against a California fire protection district; and a whistleblower lawsuit brought by two former captains of an Oregon fire department.
New Jersey City Settles With Combat Vet Not Hired as a Firefighter for $415k
Demoted and Suspended Texas Fire Chief Alleges Disability Discrimination
Court Upholds Palm Beach County Harassment and Discrimination Policies
California Fire Protection District Facing Age and Gender Discrimination Suit
Oregon Fire District Facing Another Lawsuit