Civil

Capitol Police Officers File Civil Suit Against President-Elect, Campaign for Provoking Jan. 6 Violence

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WASHINGTON — Following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, by a mob intent on disrupting the certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral win, eight Capitol Police officers are bringing a civil lawsuit against the then-president-elect and his campaign for their alleged roles in inciting the violence. Represented by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the officers claim they were assaulted, exposed to tear gas, and subjected to racial slurs by rioters who had been rallied by accusations of a stolen election. The legal action points directly to the rhetoric … Read more

Legal Team Seeks Civil Contempt Sanctions Against Giuliani in D.C. Federal Court

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WASHINGTON — Attorneys representing plaintiffs have formally requested U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington, D.C., to issue civil contempt sanctions against Rudy Giuliani, citing his role as a lawyer for former President Donald Trump and his actions connected to this position. The push for legal repercussions comes amid ongoing litigations related to Giuliani’s activities during his tenure as Trump’s attorney. Giuliani, who previously served as the Mayor of New York City, has been embroiled in multiple legal challenges following his service in Trump’s administration. The current proceedings have highlighted various aspects of Giuliani’s conduct … Read more

Legal Battle Sparked: Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Licensing Issue

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Hartford, CT — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has filed a civil rights lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested and charged, his legal representation claims. Law firm McCarter & English, with attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn and Gregory A. Hall on board, is representing the company in the case that was initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit stems from a contentious issue involving the plaintiff, George Edward Steins, who was accused of engaging an unregistered home improvement salesperson. However, the suit points out that Steins’ troubles could … Read more

Sunrun Installation Services Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Civil Rights Violation Following Employee’s Unlawful Arrest

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Hartford, CT — Legal representatives David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall of McCarter & English have officially commenced involvement on behalf of Sunrun Installation Services in response to a civil rights lawsuit recently launched. The proceedings began with a filing on September 4 in Connecticut District Court by lawyer Robert M. Berke, representing former employee George Edward Steins. Steins, once part of Sunrun’s team, confronted legal challenges when charged with employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson. These charges, however, were ultimately dismissed in May 2024. The crux of the complaint hinges … Read more