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Voters to Consider Settlement of Connecticut Fire Chief’s lawsuit

The settlement of a federal court lawsuit brought by a former fire chief claiming disability discrimination is now in the hands of taxpayers who will vote to approve or reject the settlement next week at a special fire district meeting.

Connecticut Chief Sues Fire District For Discrimination and Retaliation

A Connecticut fire chief has filed suit against a fire district and its chairwoman claiming his suspension in December was discriminatory, retaliatory, and invaded his privacy by casting him in a false light.

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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