Fired Lincoln Firefighter Recruit's Lawsuit Dismissed
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Updated: 11:04 AM Nov 5, 2009
Fired Lincoln Firefighter Recruit's Lawsuit Dismissed
Lincoln, Nebraska
A former firefighter recruit in Lincoln has lost his case against the city.
Posted: 10:57 AM Nov 5, 2009
Reporter: Associated Press
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A former firefighter recruit in Lincoln has lost his case against the city.

Anthony Grazziano of Omaha had alleged in a lawsuit that he was fired in retaliation for falling off a ladder during training in March 2008. Grazziano's attorney, Vince Powers, argued that Grazziano had embarrassed the department and that his weekly reviews went from good to bad as a result of the fall.

But assistant city attorney Jocelyn Golden countered that at just over 5-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Grazziano couldn't meet the job's physical requirements.

Lancaster County District Judge Steven Burns agreed, and he dismissed the lawsuit.

Powers says he does not anticipate an appeal.
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