PSOW 2012 - Legal Issues for EMS

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Legal Issues for EMS

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Legal Issues for EMS

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When the doo-doo hits the fan…

…who’s down-wind?

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Important Caveats

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Two car MVA involving Okauchee Fire Dept. EMT – 2222 Hours June 8, 2008

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Two car MVA involving Okauchee Fire Dept. EMT – 2222 Hours June 8, 2008

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Two car MVA involving Okauchee Fire Dept. EMT – 2222 Hours June 8, 2008

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Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

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Scope of Employment

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“Coming and Going” Rule

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“Coming and Going” Rule

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Scope of Employment

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Scope of Employment

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Municipal Immunity

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Municipal Immunity

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Municipal ImmunityExceptions

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Ministerial Duty

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Ministerial Duty

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Known and Compelling Dangers

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Known and Compelling Dangers

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Known and Compelling Dangers

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Known and Compelling Danger

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Known and Compelling Dangers

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Medical Discretion

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Malicious, Willful & Intentional

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What about Contractors?

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What about Contractors?

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What about Contractors?

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Limitation on Tort Damages

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Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

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Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

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Compare and Reconcile?

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Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

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Atty. Dean B. Richards