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/