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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AMR’s lawyer sent a letter to the city council referencing the “spotty track record” of Falck of Copenhagen, Denmark, as unsuitable for San Diego
The former St. Croix EMS interim director is alleging due process violations in his 2018 firing
Jon Cinelli, 52, admitted to stealing the drugs from a police department box while working as a paramedic for the town
Two people, including the suspected shooter, were killed and two others were wounded after the attack at an assisted living complex
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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
New York Fire Department EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore credits the support and encouragement she received from the women in her life for her success in emergency medicine
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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