Tag Archives: RAMA

Fire Law Roundup for December 2, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 2, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a sexual harassment claim in the UK over a supervisor discussing a handbag (yes you read that right); a disability discrimination suit ...

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California Firefighters Not Liable in RAMA case

The California Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court ruling concluding that the City of Petaluma and two of its firefighter-paramedics cannot be held liable for the medical injuries of a patient who repeatedly decline medical aid. Marites Murphy filed suit after she suffered a stroke following a car crash.

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Nashville Medic Alleges He Was Wrongfully Forced to Resign

A Nashville paramedic who resigned earlier this year, has filed suit claiming the city retaliated against him for documenting the failure of Davidson County jail personnel to follow the law related to the right of inmates to refuse medical transport. Adam Thomas filed suit against the Nashville Fire Department in Davidson County Circuit Court.

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Fire Law Roundup for January 23, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 23, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who suffered a stroke, but was mistaken for being under the influence; a discrimination lawsuit filed ...

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New Mexico Overdose Case Headed Back to State Court

A lawsuit filed over the overdose death of a NM man who died after refusing aid has been remanded back to state court where the case began. The facts of the case raise important questions about refusals against medical advice. However, the ruling is nothing short of tortuous to read, through no fault of the judge who wrote it.

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Refusal AMA Forms in Foreign Languages

Today’s burning question: Could a medic who fails to obtain an informed refusal from a patient who does not speak English be liable? Could the fire department be held liable for not providing refusal forms in other languages?

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