Fire Law Roundup for November 25, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 25, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a tattoo case in Mobile, Alabama; a lawsuit brought by the US DOJ against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over the requirement of sprinklers in certain group homes; a wrongful termination suit brought by a Iowa firefighter; a lawsuit brought by an Indiana firefighter claiming FMLA and ADA violations; and a lawsuit brought by a Maryland firefighter claiming he was wrongly denied the opportunity to bring his service dg to the firehouse.

Mobile Prevails in Tattoo-Related Discrimination Case

Feds Sue Pennsylvania Over Sprinkler Mandate for Community Homes

Terminated Iowa Firefighter Alleges Due Process Violation

Indiana Firefighter Alleges FMLA and ADA Violation Over PTSD Claim

Maryland Firefighter Alleges Disability Discrimination for Failure to Accommodate Service Dog

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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