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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 6, 2026, Paul Doughty and Curt discuss a lawsuit filed by two former Clark County NV probationary firefighters alleging race discrimination; the dismissal of a suit brought by a firefighter against a police officer for wrongfully arresting him over a photo taken at an incident scene; a lawsuit filed against the Nashville Fire Department seeking to preserve evidence; a second lawsuit filed against LA Mayor Karen Bass by the former LA fire chief, this one for defamation; and a sexual harassment and retaliation suit filed by a former medic with the Gary Fire Department.
Nevada Firefighters Sue Clark County Alleging Race Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment
Federal Court Grants Qualified Immunity to Connecticut Police Officer in Fire PIO Arrest Case
Nashville Man Seeks Court Order to Preserve Fire Department Records After Alleged Refusal of Transport and Medical Treatment Was Ignored
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Sues Mayor Karen Bass for Defamation
Gary Fire Department Paramedic Alleges Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Gender Discrimination
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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