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Georgia Deputy Chief Claims Termination Violates FMLA and Disability Laws

A deputy chief in Georgia who was terminated in July, 2023, has filed suit claiming violations of the Family Medical Leave Act, disability discrimination, and retaliation. Deputy Chief Eric Phillips filed suit against Douglas County and the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department.

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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