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Atlantic City Firefighters Sue City, New Jersey Over Coronavirus Handling

They blame the city's and state's "ineffective approach" to containing the spread of COVID-19.

Lawyers for Local 198 say 65 firefighters have been exposed to the virus.
Lawyers for Local 198 say 65 firefighters have been exposed to the virus. (CBS3 Philadelphia)

By CBS3 Staff

Sept. 28, 2020

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) — Atlantic City firefighters are suing the city and state of New Jersey over their handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Lawyers for Local 198 say 65 firefighters have been exposed to the virus.

They blame the city’s and state’s “ineffective approach” to containing the spread of COVID-19.

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