Negligence

Workers Comp Bars Recovery By Injured San Francisco Firefighter

A San Francisco firefighter who was critically injured when a city bus drove over a hoseline at a building fire, has lost his suit to hold the city and the bus driver liable. Matthew Vann suffered a traumatic brain injury and spent two weeks in ICU following the November 2, 2020 fire.

Wrongful Death Suit Against Maine City and Firefighter is Dismissed

A wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Portland and a city firefighter over the drowning death of a man who was being pursued by police, has been dismissed. Eric Cohen died on April 12, 2020 after he jumped into the frigid bay waters.

Fatal Detroit Fire Apparatus Crash Must Go to Trial

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that a trial judge erred when he dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against the City of Detroit by the husband of a woman who died in a crash with a responding DFD engine. India D. Sullivan died several months after the December 4, 2017 crash.

Wrongful Death Suit Against WV Fire Company For Fatal Accident in Ohio to Proceed

A federal court has refused to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a West Virginia firefighter and his fire department over the death of a couple at a fire scene in Ohio. William A. Reed, Jr. and Karolyn Reed died on April 29, 2021 at the scene of a mobile home fire when they were struck by a backing fire truck.

Buffalo LODD Suit Names City, Building Owner and Contractor

The widow of a firefighter who died in a building fire last March, has filed suit against the building’s owner, a contractor, and the City of Buffalo. Sarah-Elizabeth L. Tierney filed suit in Erie County Supreme Court naming JP Contracting of WNY, LLC., 743 Main Street, LLC., and the city as defendants, accusing them of negligence and wrongful death.

NJ Driverless Fire Truck Crash Suit Reinstated

A personal injury suit filed by a woman injured when a driverless engine smashed into her office building, has been reinstated by the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. Berta Abreu Flores’ claims for pain and suffering against North Hudson Regional Fire Rescue had been dismissed last year.

US Forest Service Sued for New Mexico Flash Flood Deaths

The US Forest Service is being sued by the families of three people who were killed in flooding that followed the largest wildand fire in New Mexico’s history. The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire burned over 300,000 acres and damaged over 900 structures.

Indiana Appeals Court Upholds Firefighter’s Right to Sue Despite Firefighter’s Rule

A Fort Wayne fire captain who was injured at a commercial building fire, will be able to proceed with a negligence suit against the tenant whose scooter business caused the fire. Captain Richard Dolsen, Jr., was injured when he fell through an unfinished wall where a stud had been removed.

Iowa Firefighter Hurt in Apparatus Crash Suing Civilian Driver and Vehicle Owner

An Iowa firefighter who was seriously injured in an apparatus accident in 2022, has filed suit against the driver and owner of a piece of farm equipment. Matthew Fisher, a firefighter with the Durant Fire Department, filed suit earlier this year naming Kent Reimers, Liqui-Grow Trioak, Liqui-Grow of Traer, Twin State, Inc., and Employers Mutual as defendants.

Man Bites Dog: Nevada Fire Department and Medics Sued for Not Administering Ketamine

My apologies for the cynical “man bites dog” headline, but given the recent spate of lawsuits claiming the administration of ketamine to patients caused death or serious injury, the irony of a lawsuit just filed in Las Vegas has me shaking my head. The daughter of a man who died inside a Walgreens bathroom with EMS, firefighters, and police on scene, has filed suit claiming their failure to administer ketamine caused his death.

Court Dismisses Boeing and Fire Contractor from Woolsey Fire Litigation

Los Angeles County Superior Court has ruled that neither the Boeing Company nor its fire protection contractor, Universal Protection Services, L.P., can be held liable for the harm that occurred as a result of the Woolsey Fire in 2018. That fire started on property owned by Boeing and NASA that ultimately burned 96,949 acres, destroyed 1,643 structures, and claimed 3 lives.

Court Upholds Ruling that FDNY Not Liable for Patient’s Death

The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has upheld a trial court ruling dismissing New York City and FDNY from an EMS-related wrongful death suit. The case will proceed against New York Presbyterian Hospital, who employed the medics accused of sedating Peter Artemiou which led to his cardiac arrest.

Sacramento Settles Dropped Patient Suit for $495k

A $495,000 settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought against the City of Sacramento by an 83-year-old woman who suffered a serious injury when she was dropped by paramedics. Marlene Jordan suffered a fractured left femur when fire department medics reportedly dropped her as she was being transferred from a reclining chair to a gurney.

Seattle Settles Wrongful Death Suit for $1.8 Million

The family of a Seattle man who died after firefighters mistakenly staged waiting for police, has agreed to settle their $10 million wrongful death suit for $1.8 million. William Yurek died on November 2, 2021 following 911 calls reporting that he was experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing.

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