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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An attacker stabbed multiple people at a suburban Portland shopping center Wednesday, authorities said
The EMT, who reportedly met the underage boys through his job, was charged with three counts of corruption of minors
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An employee noticed that the ambulances were missing Monday morning
A man was arrested and charged with assault and other offenses after reportedly being combative with first responders
The paramedic reportedly admitted to stealing six oxycodone pills while at work
Milford Fire Department Firefighter-EMT Patrick W. Evans, 37, died unexpectedly on Sunday
Police say the alleged attack occurred when the woman was taken to the hospital for “medical clearance”
A group of 15 EMTs said they would remove themselves from the roster if a list of stipulations was not addressed
Police say the man regained consciousness after being giving naloxone and immediately began striking first responders
Colin Andrew Davis was sentenced to six months in prison for tampering with fentanyl and ketamine vials
An EMS provider was reportedly injured after being punched in the face by the suspect
Police warned residents to take precautions after a man dressed as an EMT claimed to be performing a wellness check at a residence
Police say the Ohio man also claimed he was an undercover police officer and that his wife was giving birth to Jesus Christ
The 25-year-old man reportedly led highway patrol on a pursuit after stealing the rig from a hospital
Police say the man was given several warnings after calling 911 to chat with dispatchers
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Lawyers for William Talley argue he cannot get a fair trial in Muscogee County due to the publicity and outrage surrounding the case
Commissioners claim the Indian Health Service owes $1.8 million in reimbursements for county ambulance transports
FDNY EMT Nicholas Cody suffered nerve damage after being bitten on the shoulder and slammed into an ambulance door
One firefighter resigned after a total of six firefighters from two municipalities were accused of cheating
Police say Raymond Kibby stole the ambulance from outside the hospital where he was receiving treatment for heroin withdrawal
The man was charged with ethnic intimidation and reckless endangering after reportedly yelling racist slurs and following the off-duty EMTs in his truck
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An investigation was launched after the EMS board was notified of disparities in credit card statements
The shooting took place on the edge of the city’s busy French Quarter
Ruth Rookstool could spend up to three years in prison and must pay restitution
The report on the Ohio crash that killed three in January said employees felt pressured to take flights despite dangerous weather conditions
A proposed bill would provide workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress to firefighters and law enforcement, but currently excludes EMS personnel
A suspect was taken into custody and sent to the hospital after crashing the stolen rig into a tree
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