Settlement in Bellingham (WA) Fire Department Intubation Case

  The city of Bellingham (WA) is settling a claim for damages after fire department personnel practiced endotracheal intubation techniques on a deceased man last year, according to a report. The Bellingham Herald reports that the City Council authorized the mayor to settle the claims for $75,000. Last July, 11 fire department employees admitted to performing "tube checks" on the body of Bradley Ginn Sr. while he was on the floor of Station 1. His body was waiting to be picked up to be taken to a funeral home. Ginn's son, Bradley Ginn Jr., filed a claim for $200,000 in damages. Besides to monetary compensation, Ginn Jr. asked the city to implement a written policy that prohibits similar conduct in the future. Read more about the settlement HERE. ALSO Washington Firefighters Misuse Funeral Home Body for Intubation Training State Investigating Washington Firefighters Training on Dead Body  
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