Lawyers representing New York City have asked a federal judge to throw out the medical claims filed by some 4,600 firefighters, cops, and paramedics who were 9/11 first responders, claiming they are not entitled to workplace protection under state labor laws.
While New York’s Bravest and Finest fought smoldering fires at Ground Zero, dug for human remains and guarded the toxic disaster site for months, “The uniformed plaintiffs do not fall within the class of employees entitled to the protections of the labor law,” city lawyer James Tyrrell argues in a motion filed in Manhattan federal court.
Ground Zero responders, hailed by the world as heroes, are understandably furious, calling the legal maneuver “a slap in the face.”
“I’m furious,” said ex-detective Mike Valentin, 45, who retired on disability from the NYPD in 2007 with severe lung disease and other ailments. Valentin carries an oxygen tank, sleeps with a machine that helps him breathe, and was recently diagnosed with kidney disease.
“There is a special place in hell reserved for Mike Bloomberg,” said Valentin, a father of three who launched the 9/11 Police Aid Foundation to help other ill and struggling responders.
“The callous indifference shown by the mayor enrages me. It’s really sad that the city is protecting the contractors more than its unformed services.”
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Instead of providing every available medical service to the courageous members of the uniformed services who exposed themselves to injuries and serious medical conditions, the Bloomberg administration wishes to wash their hands of any responsibility to help these brave men who are suffering from serious medical, emotional and financial problems.
Bloomberg is the modern day Pontus Pilot.
Let us hope that the case is presented by the Pontus Pilot lawyers is thrown out and just compensation is given to those suffering from a variety of serious illnesses.
You had better hope Mr. Bloomberg (Pilot) that city hall never has a fire or disaster where the services of these uniformed personnel is required.