Family Of Late Firefighter Joyce Craig Sues Fire Equipment Manufacturers
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The family of the first female firefighter to die in the line of duty in Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against 30 equipment manufacturers.
Joyce Craig died in December 2014 fighting a house fire on Middleton Street in the West Oak Lane section of the city.
The suit alleges that design flaws and failure to withstand excessive heat led to failures with a breathing apparatus, an emergency location device, and thermal-protective clothing.
It also seeks damages in excess of $50,000.
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