Civil

Legal Team Mobilized for Sunrun in Civil Rights Case Over Miscommunication Leading to Former Employee’s Arrest

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Hartford, Conn. – A legal team from McCarter & English, including attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall, have stepped in to represent Sunrun Installation Services amid growing legal challenges. The company is currently embroiled in a civil rights lawsuit following accusations stemming from the employment practices of a former employee, George Edward Steins. This case, filed on September 4 in Connecticut District Court, revives pertinent questions surrounding employer responsibilities and licensing regulations within the home improvement industry. Attorney Robert M. Berke, representing Steins, contends that his client was wrongfully charged … Read more

Legal Team of McCarter & English Defends Sunrun in Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Former Employee’s Dismissed Charges

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Hartford, Conn. – In a growing legal dispute, attorneys David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from the law firm McCarter & English have recently taken on representation for Sunrun Installation Services. This action follows a lawsuit initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court, spearheaded by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of his client, former employee George Edward Steins. Steins’s legal challenge springs from his previous arrest and charges for allegedly hiring an unregistered home improvement salesperson. Central to his complaint is the assertion that had Sunrun proactively communicated … Read more

Court Upholds $5 Million Civil Judgment Against President-Elect Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has affirmed a $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury had previously found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and subsequently defaming her after she publicly came forward with her accusations. Despite Trump’s denial of these allegations and his argument on appeal that the verdict was excessive, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals maintained that the evidence and court proceedings were justly handled, dismissing Trump’s request for a reversal of the decision. “We conclude that … Read more

California Enacts Broad Spectrum of Laws to Bolster Civil Rights and Promote Inclusivity

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Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom of California recently outlined a new set of legislations that are set to roll out in 2025, which promise to enhance civil rights protections and advocate for inclusivity across the state’s diverse demographic. These laws encompass a wide range of societal issues, from education reform to property rights, aligning with the state’s progressive stance on social justice and public welfare. "These newly signed measures focus on confronting significant societal issues with robust and meaningful solutions," Newsom stated. The partnership between the state government and the legislature is poised to … Read more