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.
A New York man collapsed on a sidewalk after police ordered him to exit an ambulance where he is alleged to have assaulted an EMS provider
The public’s First Amendment right to film is strongest when it comes to filming governmental employees engaged in their public duties in public places
The 8th annual What Paramedics Want survey wants to hear from medical first responders, EMTs and paramedics about their expectations of leaders and opportunities for professional development
Ray Mollers becomes the principal administrator for organization that facilitates the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their duties
The ruling could set the stage in another case involving disputed holiday pay
Three police officers and two paramedics face charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among others
ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare will serve 600,000 north Harris County, Texas residents with 40 ambulances
The U.S. State Department is offering the reward for information leading to the arrest of “Hong Kong Zaron” for dealing large amounts of fentanyl
Think big and act small, time it right using “commitment devices,” and focus on positive reinforcement and social norms
EMTs were initially prevented from responding to a call for help due to a Valdosta man blocking the entrance to the home and making threatening advances
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome listener Ronnie Hall, who flips the script on the traditional guest dynamic by asking the co-hosts his own questions
A dispatcher is heard cursing at a 911 caller who became upset while requesting an ambulance for a gunshot victim
Thomas Swartz was fired for allegedly making judgmental comments regarding drug use to an 18-year-old and the patient’s mother
Lumberton EMS Paramedic Jordan Quillen surrendered himself to sheriff’s deputies following multiple charges
When EMS leaders can inform, interact, collaborate and inspire “a solution shared is a problem halved”
“A vaccination ensures that our personnel ‘do no harm’ to those who call upon us,” reads the association’s position statement
Dozens of EMS workers spoke in opposition to mandatory vaccinations during a public meeting on Monday, saying they or their colleagues may quit
Yoandy Moreno admitted to leaving Plantation General Hospital grounds to engage in sex with a patient during his shift
A former Jefferson County paramedic was indicted following a criminal probe into the theft of narcotics stored in ambulances
The U.S. is the first country to fully approve the shot, in a move that may pave the way for additional mandates
NAEMSP, NEMSMA agree that “it is critical” for paramedics, EMS physicians and other EMS providers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Key takeaways and memorable moments from the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum
The 27-year-old Syracuse man given an appearance ticket for the inappropriate touching
Two EMS standouts were recognized with the Pinnacle Lifetime Achievement and Emerging EMS Leader awards
Fitch & Associates partners orchestrated the non-profit as a surprise for Founding partner Jay Fitch, PhD, to advance EMS leadership opportunities
Jay Fitch delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address to EMS leaders on how to future-ready their organization
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
Jessica Cox shared lessons of resilience and courage to inspire EMS leaders during the Pinnacle EMS keynote presentation
Michael S. Spence, 28, is facing numerous charges in two cases, including aggravated assault, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment
City lawyers have 30 days to hand over the $17 million to the law firm representing the FDNY EMTs and paramedics — or appeal the decision to a higher court
Richard Zuschlag, Acadian Ambulance Chairman and CEO, issues urgent plea for help in “a positive way” to increase vaccination of employees and their friends and family
The Charlotte, N.C. agency is implementing a deadline for all employees to get the vaccine or submit religious or medical exemptions
It’s critical we maintain strong convictions that define who we are and what we do to better serve our community
