Tag Archives: Brad Pinsky

Fire Law Roundup for January 6, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 6, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the arrest of a New York volunteer for calling in false alarms; an FLSA overtime lawsuit filed against a North Carolina fire department; the enactment ...

Fire Law Roundup 2024 Annual Review

Here is our annual review of the top Fire Law Stories of 2024. Brad’s 5. North Carolina Medic Who Failed Drug Test Alleges it was Lawfully Prescribed Meds 4. Tennessee Captain Loses Alcoholism-PTSD Disability Claim 3. Court Holds FDNY Not ...

Fire Law Roundup for December 30, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 30, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit filed by a fire officer in Texas who claims he was passed over for promotion to assistant fire chief in 2023, and then retaliated against for complaining about age discrimination; the dismissal of a federal lawsuit against

NYS Paramedic Facing Disciplinary Charges from State, Asserts Right to a Jury Trial

A New York State paramedic who is facing revocation of his EMT/Paramedic license from the New York State Department of Health has filed a suit in state court seeking to block the state’s ability to impose discipline without a jury trial. Justin Ball filed suit yesterday in Schoharie County Supreme Court naming the NY State Department of Health and the NY State Attorney General as defendants.

Fire Law Roundup for September 16, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 16, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the $16 million settlement of a lawsuit brought by 11 Jacksonville firefighters injured in an explosion and fire on a ship; the $7.2 million settlement ...

Fire Law Headlines: New York and Miami-Dade Follow-Up

There are two cases in the Fire Law headlines today, both being follow-ups of cases we covered previously. In New York, the Supreme Court for Oswego County has ruled that individual taxpayers lack standing to challenge a tax increase imposed by a fire district.

NY Chief Challenges Removal

The fire chief of the Wading River Fire District who was removed by the district’s Board of Fire Commissioners last November, has filed suit alleging a violation of his statutory and constitutional due process rights. Fire Chief Kevin Berg was initially suspended and then removed as fire chief, all without notice of the reason for these actions, or an opportunity to respond.

Fire Law Roundup for January 15, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 15, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss an FLSA Overtime and retaliation suit out of Phoenix; an appellate ruling on the appropriate calculation of the death benefit of Missouri volunteer firefighters; an ...

Fire Law Annual Review for 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup Brad and Curt review the highlight cases from 2023. Here are Brad’s top cases: 1Louisiana Firefighters Claim Fingerprinting is Unconstitutional2KC MO Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Apparatus Accident3Nashville Sued by Driver ...

Neighborhood Fire Contract Wars

Every once in a while, a would-be litigant takes a “shot over the bow” of a neighbor mutual aid fire department when the continued service of the fire company is on the line. A trend across the nation appears to involve municipal consideration of other fire companies to serve the territory traditionally served by the complaining fire company.

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