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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 9, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a suit brought by a former Indiana lieutenant alleging his termination over social media comments violated his First Amendment rights, the ADA, and the FMLA; the $7.35 billion settlement of AFF/PFAS related claims by 3M; a ballot initiative that will increase Los Angeles’ sales tax by one-half percent to provide approximately $345 million annually in additional funding for LAFD; a gender and age discrimination suit filed by a Colorado paramedic; and announcement by the EEOC to rescind its 2012 enforcement guidance on arrest and conviction records; and a $1.5 million tort claim filed by a casino against Atlantic City over damage resulting from a fire in July, 2026.
3M Agrees to $7.35 Billion Settlement of Firefighter PFAS Injury Claims
Los Angeles Voters Back $345 Million Annual Fire Department Tax
Colorado Fire District Sued for Sex Discrimination, Age Discrimination and Retaliation
EEOC Rescinds Guidance on Criminal Background Checks
Atlantic City Casino Files $1.5 Million Tort Claim Over Fire Department Response
Curt Varone
Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 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. Besides his law degree, he has a MS in Forensic Psychology. 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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