Fire Law Roundup for July 25, 2022

Posted by: Curt Varone July 25, 2022 0

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 25, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss the filing of two more AFFF-related toxic tort suits; the settlement of a lawsuit in Stamford , Connecticut challenging the promotional process as violating merit principles; a lawsuit in the Puerto Rico Fire Department alleging religious discrimination; a wrongful death suit filed against a fire department in Oklahoma; and a decision upholding a physical abilities test in the Madison (Wisconsin) Fire Department despite a disparate impact on women. They wrap up with a discussion of the recent suspension of a police officer in Rochester, New York for handcuffing an EMT.

Two More AFFF Toxic Tort Suits Filed
Stamford Settles Suit Clearing Way for Promotions
Religious Discrimination Claims Against Puerto Rico Fire Department Stayed
Oklahoma Fire Department Sued For Wrongful Death
Madison Physical Abilities Test Upheld as Non-Discriminatory Against Women

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/21/us/rochester-police-investigator-suspended-handcuffed-black-emt/index.html

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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