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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The suspect reportedly got into a fight with a coworker before allegedly starting fires at his workplace and other stations
The man is suspected in multiple arson fires and Molotov cocktail bombings targeting EMS facilities throughout the state
The new M Health Fairview Chief’s Award was created in response to the exceptional actions of the crew
Tulsa Police Officer Sean Love lost consciousness and did not have a pulse after struggling with the patient who had escaped restraints
Officials said two firefighter-paramedics were on board at the time of the shooting
Mario Blanding, 33, was charged with the alleged assault of EMS personnel in addition to two murder counts
Union leaders said the man unexpectedly attacked one of the firefighters from behind, causing injuries
The suit claims medics allowed the photo to be taken and that the retired lieutenant posted it online implying the man was a looter during civil unrest
The London Ambulance Service rolled out a trial program to equip providers with cameras that can be turned on when a patient becomes aggressive
The paramedic training scholarship is named in memory of EMT Liliya Zagariya, who was killed by a disgruntled patient in December
Investigators hired by the city of Aurora, Colo., reported that police did not have a legal basis to stop McClain, and medics failed to properly evaluate him before administering ketamine
The man was ordered to pay a fine after claiming to be a paramedic at a vehicle crash scene in January
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The woman reportedly thought John A. Pase, a volunteer EMT, was a home healthcare nurse when he returned to her residence two weeks after a call
The rig was carrying a patient when it was struck early Monday morning
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
Darryon Williams, 26, was booked on one count of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder; his bail was set at $11 million
The woman’s 8-year-old son called 911 and provided a full address within 71 seconds, according to the suit
The Contra Costa County firefighter and AMR paramedic were shot while responding to a medical emergency Saturday night
Prosecutors said Thomas Elmore Jr. fatally shot Tamara Naish, who was a nurse, and let her body sit for “at least 36 hours”
The driver of the car that collided with the Prisma Ambulance was charged with DUI; the crew sustained minor injuries
The EMS director said the pins are meant “as a reminder to us and our patients that we are committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, and socially equitable care”
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Eddie Kemp, a captain with Bay County EMS, was one of 38 people arrested as part of “Operation Watchdog”
Officials say the paramedic suffered a concussion during the assault following a vehicle crash
The driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the ambulance is accused of driving under the influence
The firefighter-EMT was arrested while coming off duty on Friday morning
Mobile County EMS Executive Director Mark Turner said a request for the sheriff’s department was canceled after the patient initially calmed down
EMT Keiran Rosas said the paperwork he needs for his paramedic studies is irreplaceable
Officials say the patient produced a firearm at the hospital, demanded the crew give up the ambulance and then led officers on a pursuit