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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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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.

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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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