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MONTAGUE, Mich. — A veteran firefighter is taking federal action against his former boss in Montague. The firefighter is alleging unsafe work conditions, and a violation of his First Amendment rights.
The lawsuit, filed just days ago, alleges a problematic work environment within the Montague Fire Department, one that not only put firefighters at risk but the people it serves as well.
The main defendant named in this lawsuit is Dennis Roesler, who is still a firefighter in Montague and has been for nearly 16 years, but he’s no longer the chief. Roesler stepped down from his position earlier this year after pleading ‘no contest’ to assault and weapons charges in an incident back in April involving alcohol and his wife. Now it’s his alleged actions years ago that has Glen Naghtin seeking compensation for what he calls wrongful termination.
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