UPDATED: Nashville Firefighter To Get $450k Settlement

A Nashville firefighter who was disciplined over a social media post is poised to accept a $450,000 settlement from the city. Josh Lipscomb, who besides being a firefighter is a comedian that goes by the stage name of Josh Black, was suspended for fourteen days for the Twitter post he made in February, 2022.

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Fire Law Roundup for December 19, 2022

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 19, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a DC firefighter who claims an officer sexually assaulted her in the firehouse; a ruling by the Massachusetts Civil ...

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DC Sued Over Firehouse Sexual Assault

A firefighter with the District of Columbia has filed suit claiming that a supervisor physically assaulted her in the firehouse, and that she was retaliated against once she reported it. Anaje Boyd filed suit alleging violations of Title VII and the DC Human Rights Act, as well as retaliation.

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UPDATED: Miami Firefighter Investigated for Assaulting Patient

A Miami firefighter at the center of a racially charged incident in 2017 that led to the termination of six firefighters, finds himself at the center of allegations that he beat a handcuffed prisoner. The incident occurred at Jackson Memorial Hospital in October, 2022 was caught on recently released security footage.

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New York Enacts Firefighter Bill of Rights

The State of New York has enacted a law entitled "New York State firefighter bill of rights act". The new law is an amendment to Section 75 of the civil service law. Among its highlights is the mandatory appointment of an independent hearing officer before a paid firefighter can be disciplined or dismissed.

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Fire Law Roundup for December 12, 2022

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 12, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss a race discrimination lawsuit filed by a Sacramento firefighter claiming he was harassed by supervisors and colleagues, a claim against the city of Baltimore by ...

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Sacramento Firefighter Alleges Race Discrimination

A Sacramento firefighter is claiming that supervisors and colleagues discriminated against him on account of his race. Waris Gildersleeve filed suit against the city and two captains in US District Court for the Eastern District of California alleging race discrimination under federal and state law.

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Families of Baltimore LODD Fire Announce Suit Against City

The families of three Baltimore firefighters who died while battling a fire in a rowhouse last January, have publicly announced their plans to file suit against the city, the mayor and the fire department. The firefighters, Kenny Lacayo, Paul Butrim and Kelsey Sadler were caught in a collapse on Strickler Street.

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Fire Law Roundup for December 5, 2022

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 5, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss a suit filed by a Georgia battalion chief who claims she was improperly categorized as an exempt employee, and improperly denied overtime; an Illinois ruling ...

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