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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 11, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a suit filed by a former Texas chief against the city, elected official and the union following the dismissal of criminal charges that led to his ouster; a civil suit brought by the family of a deceased patient over photos taken by a medic; a lawsuit filed by the president of United Firefighters of Los Angeles, IAFF Local 112, alleging the mayor retaliated against him for comments he made about the January 2025 Palisades Fire; a decision partially dismissing an ADA suit in Alabama involving a firefighter with PTSD; and a sexual harassment suit brought against a Washington state fire department.
Former Brownsville Fire Chief Sues City Alleging Retaliatory Prosecution and Termination
North Carolina Family Sues County, EMT Over Alleged Photos of Gravely Injured Patient
Los Angeles Firefighters Union President Sues Mayor Bass Alleging Retaliation Over Public Criticism of LAFD Underfunding
Court Dismisses Part of Birmingham Firefighter’s ADA Lawsuit Over PTSD Accommodation
Washington Firefighter Alleges Years of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
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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