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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Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department
A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long
The patient had recently moved to an address that was flagged as a threat due to a previous resident, the lawsuit claims
Anthony Spada has been placed on administrative leave, instructed to stay out of city offices and to not contact city employees
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Nathan Walsh, 35, allegedly tackled one provider to the ground and head-butted another so hard they lost consciousness
Benjamin Silverstein, whose truck is outfitted with lights and a siren, said his vehicle also contained thousands of dollar’s worth of medical equipment
Steven N. Salzman, 58, was charged with aggravated battery after reportedly striking a medic in the chest while being treated at the hospital
Police said the woman was also carrying a bullwhip and a knife
U.S. Border Patrol claimed the two U.S. citizens were attempting to use an ambulance to smuggle people through a border checkpoint
In this episode of Inside EMS, host Chris Cebollero touches on five ways providers can elevate their craft while also looking ahead to the future
Two injured college students have been recovering after being transported by helicopter to the University Medical Center in Lubbock
Keeping the strain on EMS providers front of mind
Fentanyl, morphine and ketamine were taken from a Sumner County ambulance and replaced with saline
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A loophole in the law designed to protect patients from surprise medical billing excludes ground ambulance transportation
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
Patrick Sullivan and Ryan Ferrara were riding a motorcycle without helmets when the fatal crash happened
David Hodges pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge; his sentence includes probation and a $1,300 fine
Renovo Fire Department Chief Jimmy Ray Risley has been arrested
Lindsey Bradley has been working for Quality Correctional Care at the Henderson County Detention Center
The objections may jeopardize the deal in which Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers will pay states and territories up to $6 billion to settle claims related to opioids
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Some states lacked specific recommendations for things such as cardiac arrest resuscitation and when to stop
The Dallas Police Department finished reviewing a public integrity investigation that cleared Brad Cox
Sharon McDonough has had a central role in repairing Tucson’s 911 center during a turbulent time
The courtroom battle over Jose Gonzalez’s competency to face charges in the murder of Yadira Arroyo continues
If a judge approves the deal, the Sackler family could be liable for up to $6 billion
Opioid settlement funding will continue for 11 to 18 years, and it is expected that more settlements will be forthcoming. Is your agency getting its share?
Paramedic David Mimms was treating a patient when Dontorrius Belser sped through a red light, causing the fatal collision
The new funding opportunities are in memory of Heather Schafer, the council’s longtime leader who died last year
The father of the child was placed on administrative leave; the child’s stepmother is also a former employee of the department
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