In 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.

Evansville Lieutenant Fired Over Social Media Comments Sues Alleging First Amendment and Disability Discrimination Violations

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