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LAFD Prevails in Appeal of $1.1 Million Race Discrimination Verdict

The Los Angeles City Fire Department has prevailed in its appeal of a $1.1 million verdict granted in 2013 to an African American firefighter. Jabari Jumaane sued the city in 2003 claiming race discrimination, racial harassment, and retaliation.

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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