Jury Rejects Firefighter’s Harassment Lawsuit in Miami-Dade
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Case Overview
Treena Wright served as a Firefighter Paramedic with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue since 2005. She worked in a male-dominated field and was one of only two women in Battalion 14. In 2021, Chief Daniel Bolline took charge of her battalion. Years before, in 2009, he had shown her an explicit image, which she found offensive and unprofessional. She didn’t report it at the time out of fear. When he returned in a leadership role, she chose to remain cautious and silent, hoping he had changed.
Escalation and Reporting
Bolline’s conduct soon became inappropriate again. He made lewd jokes and sent sexually suggestive memes. On February 5, 2022, he forcibly hugged Wright and grabbed her buttocks. On Valentine’s Day, he entered her dorm and gave her a candle. Wright reported the incidents. Miami-Dade responded by transferring Bolline. However, retaliation followed. Lieutenant Angelica Kenyon, believed to be close to Bolline, began targeting Wright. She was assigned degrading tasks, isolated, and publicly undermined. Miami-Dade later reassigned Bolline to her unit despite her protests, causing renewed distress.
Personal and Professional Impact
Wright experienced serious emotional strain. Her stress levels triggered heart palpitations and hospitalization. She reported feelings of humiliation, anxiety, and helplessness. She developed sleep issues and a loss of self-esteem. The harassment deeply affected her ability to work and maintain stability in her professional life.
Seeking Redress for Harm
Wright sought compensation for emotional
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