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Fire Law Roundup for September 19, 2022

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 19, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss the case of a volunteer firefighter in Virginia charged with burning his own vehicle; a Kentucky fire chief charged with stealing from his department; a ...

Philadelphia Firefighter Claims His Officer Harassed Him After He Suffered a Heart Attack

A Philadelphia firefighter who claims he was harassed and bullied by his officer after returning to duty following a heart attack has filed suit claiming disability discrimination and retaliation. Perry Lawrynkiewicz filed suit in US District Court claiming violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and the City of Philadelphia’s Fair Practices Ordinance.

Terminated Philly Recruit Alleges Beard-Related Religious Discrimination

A recruit firefighter who was dismissed from the Philadelphia Fire Department’s fire academy in 2019 for refusing to shave his beard, has filed suit alleging religious discrimination. Malcolm Lindsay filed suit alleging religious discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Philly Not Liable for Fire Deaths

The City of Philadelphia will not have to pay damages to the estates of three people who died in a fire in 2018, according to a US Third Circuit of Appeals ruling handed down today. While the facts may have made for a rather compelling case, in the end the law was on the city’s side.

Philadelphia Fire Prevails in Disability Discrimination Suit by Cadet

The Philadelphia Fire Department has prevailed in a lawsuit brought by a paramedic cadet alleging he had been discriminated against on account of his physical disabilities. Chase Frost claims he was prevented from starting an academy in 2015, and wrongfully terminated from a second academy 2016

Philadelphia and IAFF Local 22 Prevail in Suit by Terminated Firefighter

A Philadelphia firefighter who was terminated following his second conviction for driving under the influence, has lost his civil suit against the city and Philadelphia Firefighters IAFF Local 22. Andrew Addeo was fired on September 28, 2015, following his arrest and conviction earlier in the year. Addeo had previously been charged with DUI in 2012.

Court refuses to Dismiss Pittsburgh Lieutenant’s Epilepsy Disability Suit

A Pittsburgh fire lieutenant who sued under the Americans With Disabilities Act because he was placed on restricted duties due to concerns about his epilepsy, will have his day in court as a US District Magistrate Judge has refused the city’s request to dismiss the suit.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Strong Cancer Presumption in Firefighters

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a decision last week upholding the cancer presumption act for firefighters by reversing a lower court ruling that would have gutted it. The decision required the court to reject the city’s position that would have made it harder for firefighters to establish the presumption and easier for cities to rebut it.

Philly LODD Prompts Lawsuit Against Equipment Manufacturers

The estate of a Philadelphia firefighter who died at a house fire two years ago, has filed suit against 30 defendants who manufactured or supplied the SCBA and protective equipment she wore. Joyce Craig died on December 9, 2014 while ...

Philadelphia Firefighter’s Suit Against NY Daily News Over Photo Is Reinstated

A US Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court ruling in the case of a Philadelphia firefighter whose photo was used in news story about a sex scandal in the department. As a result, the firefighter’s suit against the NY Daily News has been reinstated.

Philadelphia Captain Loses Race Discrimination Suit Over BC Test

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Philadelphia captain who claims his test scores for promotion to battalion chief were tossed in retaliation for previous race discrimination claims he made. Captain James Williamson filed suit against the Philadelphia Fire Department last year claiming race discrimination and retaliation.

Philly Medic Facing Discipline for Texting while Driving

A Philadelphia Fire Department medic is facing discipline following the posting of a video on Facebook showing him texting while driving an ambulance to the hospital. The video was posted by Ebony Clarke, the mother of a patient, Jeron, who was being transported to the hospital for a head injury.

Philly Firefighter’s Suit Against NY Daily News Over Sex Scandal Photo Dismissed

The lawsuit filed by a Philadelphia firefighter whose photo was used in an article in the New York Daily News last January about a sex scandal in the Philadelphia Fire Department, has been dismissed. However, his attorneys have already filed an appeal in the case.

Use of Firefighter’s Photo In Sex Scandal Story Prompts Suit

A decorated Philadelphia firefighter is suing the New York Daily News claiming that in January when the paper was covering a major sex scandal in the Philadelphia Fire Department, it wrongly used his photo and name implying he was somehow involved. Francis Cheney II filed suit against the paper in Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas on February 11, 2015. The case was removed to US District Court last week by the Daily News.

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