Legal Issues
The legal issues topic contains news and information about legal issues affecting EMS personnel, agencies or departments. Find the latest news from personnel misconduct, to disciplinary and harassment cases, to malpractice lawsuits, as well as advice to prevent legal action with EMS training, documentation and management.
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Armondo Vinaja was being treated at the hospital, but escaped and stole an ambulance
Jose Gonzalez, 25, pleaded not guilty in the March 16 death of Yadira Arroyo
Montana legislators have endorsed a bill to prevent financial ruin for patients who urgently need air ambulance transport
The newly formed committee will use information and technology to provide better patient care and support agency management
Justin Brown, 19, was arrested and charged with theft
States have struggled to help patients with high air ambulance costs
The bill declares that 911 calls involving injured people are confidential “medical records” and exempt from Iowa’s open records law
A 2012 study found “no statistically significant effect” of tax policies on donation rates in 15 states that offered them at the time
The bill would allow a firefighter or paramedic who has a concealed weapon permit to get certified as a “school first responder”
Speakers will discuss the most influential NEMSAC recommendations as well as the important work that remains
Officials said 911 calls provide accountability on law enforcement and private organizations
The bill would declare that audio, video and transcripts of 911 calls involving injured victims of crimes or accidents are confidential
Thirty-four other states and the District of Columbia have similar laws
Mark Eugene Pruitt was sentenced to eight years in prison for the shooting death of Lt. Jason Adams
The judge sided with the 12 cities by noting that the state legislature has favored local oversight of ambulance services
Police began citing people with a misdemeanor charge of inducing panic if responders revive them with naloxone
Assembly Bill 428 would mandate public and charter schools keep at least two doses of naloxone hydrochloride or other emergency opioid medications on site
Officials said similar legislation could have kept the man charged with murdering EMT Yadira Arroyo off the streets
Dr. Henri Wetselaar illegally wrote prescriptions for oxycodone and other painkillers that ended up in the hands of drug addicts and dealers
Philip J. Lombardo, 48, was charged with first-degree larceny after being accused of using the company’s credit and debit cards
Danyelle E. Bennett alleges that her First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated after she was fired
Based on initial findings, the alleged conduct involved twelve patients; the conduct did not cause injury that required medical attention
The measure must go through two more committees before the House floor
The 9/11 Commission said there’s a “likelihood” that Saudi-government-sponsored charities funded the attacks
Donald Winkler stole the ambulance from the hospital parking lot that had the keys in the ignition
The program will provide free drug disposal pouches to ensure that medications are disposed of properly
Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to sign the bill, which would become law July 1
One EMT died at the hospital and a second remains in critical condition
Officials said Constance Hollinger violated protocol the day of the shooting
A security photo was released on Facebook of the suspected medical kit thief, carrying the blue and black duffel bag full of medical gear
