Former Providence firefighter wins $1.75 million in retaliation lawsuit

Former Providence firefighter wins $1.75 million in retaliation lawsuit

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After a yearslong battle in court, a federal jury ruled Friday in favor of a former Providence firefighter who sued the city for denying her accidental disability benefits, awarding $1.75 million in compensatory damages. The jury in U.S. District Court also ruled that city officials retaliated against Lori Franchina when they denied those benefits, because she filed a gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit in 201…

NBC 10 I-Team: Retired Providence firefighter wins second lawsuit against city

A retired Providence firefighter has won her second lawsuit against the city over accidental disability pension.

Robinson Fights for Pension Fairness for Surviving Spouses of Firefighters - Senator Robinson

HARRISBURG – Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37)  recently introduced legislation addressing a loophole in the pension of Pittsburgh firefighters. Senate Bill 577 would amend the current law to allow for surviving spouses of firefighters to continue receiving pension payments upon remarriage. “The current law does not treat the surviving spouses of firefighters equally to those of other first responders, and it’s time to change that,” Robinson said. Und…

Robinson Fights for Pension Fairness for Surviving Spouses of Firefighters - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37)  recently introduced legislation addressing a loophole in the pension of Pittsburgh firefighters.