Family of Apopka firefighter who died after work injury files lawsuit against city
APOPKA, Fla. – The family of an Apopka firefighter who died in July 2022 , weeks after being injured on the job filed a lawsuit against the city, a...
APOPKA, Fla. – The family of an Apopka firefighter who died in July 2022 , weeks after being injured on the job filed a lawsuit against the city, according to court records released Friday. Austin Duran, 25, was injured while trying to move a sand trailer on June 30. He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he underwent multiple surgeries and was in ICU. He later died from his injuries. The fire department said the trailer is used for hazards like gas spills and liquid spills. Duran's family claims the city was responsible for 'the training and supervision of Fire Department personnel of City of Apopka.