In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 20, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a whistleblower suit brought by a terminated LAFD chief; a suit by a New Mexico firefighter alleging discrimination and whistleblower retaliation; a Virginia court holding that the widow of a deceased firefighter is not entitled to workers comp death benefits; a former fire chief charged with falsifying his credentials to operate a drone; and an incident in Bridgeport, CT raising Fourth Amendment questions.
Whistleblower Suit Filed against LAFD
New Mexico Firefighter Alleges Gender Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliation
Virginia Court Upholds Denial of Benefits to Firefighter’s Widow
Former NY Chief Facing Drone Related Forgery Charges
Bridgeport Incident Raises Fourth Amendment Questions