Zachary Tyndall will get his day in court.
The former Berlin paramedic and volunteer firefighter has been given the green light by U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Hollander to pursue his case.
His lawsuit claims that he was the subject of harassment facing gay slurs in his work place.
The case reaches back two years.
The defendants include not only the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department but also officers Bryon Trimble and Derrick Simpson.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports that the law firm representing the Berlin Fire Department did not return phone calls after the ruling.
The allegations in the lawsuit range from employment discrimination and harassment to emotional distress and retaliation
