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Ore. Firefighter's Family Sues City After Suicide

Representatives of former Salem firefighter Craig Warren’s estate are seeking $4.15 million in damages.

From the Insurance Journal: The family of a firefighter who committed suicide after being asked to resign has sued the city of Salem and alleged the city should have been more responsive to his mental-health issues.

Representatives of former firefighter Craig Warren’s estate are seeking $4.15 million in damages.

The city has not yet responded to the suit. Warren committed suicide on July 31, 2009, the effective date of his resignation. Read the entire article here.

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