Indianapolis Firefighter Alleges Disability Discrimination Over Forced Retirement

A veteran Indianapolis firefighter has filed suit in federal court alleging that the Indianapolis Fire Department violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to accommodate him following a stroke, and eventually forcing him into early retirement.

Chicago Prevails in Disability Discrimination Suit

A Chicago firefighter-paramedic who suffered a stroke, and was placed in a non-operational procurement position at O’Hare airport, has lost his lawsuit alleging that the city’s failure to promote him to lieutenant violated the Americans With Disabilities Act.

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.

St. Paul Settles Stroke Case for $295k

The City of St. Paul has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a man who suffered a stroke in 2022, but was not transported to the hospital because the hospitals were reportedly full. The man, Ahmed Ali, was in his 80s and suffered permanent injuries as a result of him not being transported immediately.

Washington Stroke Victim Sues Fire and Police Departments

The family of a woman who was arrested for DUI following three accidents has filed suit against the local police and fire departments who concluded she was intoxicated. Jane Carhuff, 55, was driving herself to the doctor on November 11, 2019 when the accidents occurred.

Washington Stroke Victim Sues Over Failure to Treat and Transport

A Washington man who was arrested for shoplifting has filed suit against jail officials as well as the local fire department who he claims failed to provide appropriate treatment and transportation when he suffered a series of strokes associated with atrial fibrillation while in custody.

Stroke Victim Sues Illinois Fire Department

An Illinois woman has filed suit against the Aurora Fire Department claiming the failure of three paramedics to properly diagnose her stroke caused her to suffer permanent injuries. Susan Miller filed the suit in Kane County Circuit Court last week. ...

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