Fire Law Roundup for February 3, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 3, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit filed by a former NH fire chief alleging defamation; an appellate decision sending DC’s no-beard rule case back to district court; a magistrate’s decision recommending the dismissal of a race discrimination suit in Baltimore; al appellate decision in Ohio upholding the dismissal of a wrongful death suit brought by a woman who fell off a fire truck during a funeral; and an appellate decision in NJ allowing firefighters to challenge the way their overtime calculated despite it being prescribed in the collective bargaining agreement.

NH Chief Alleges Defamation and Conspiracy

Appellate Court Sends DC No Beard Rule Case Back to District Court

Magistrate Rules Baltimore Discrimination Suit Should be Dismissed

Ohio Fire District Not Liable for Death of Unbelted Passenger

NJ Appellate Division Rules Firefighters Can Sue to Challenge CBAhttps://www.firelawblog.com/2025/01/28/nj-appellate-division-rules-firefighters-can-sue-to-challenge-cba/

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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