Employees

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

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

Judge Confirms $7.8 Million Verdict in COVID Vaccine Lawsuit Involving BART Employees

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San Francisco, CA — A federal judge has confirmed a $7.8 million jury verdict awarded to a former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) employee. The employee alleged wrongful termination after raising concerns over the agency’s handling of COVID-19 safety measures, including its vaccine mandate. This decision reinforces the consequences faced by employers for disregarding worker rights, especially during public health crises. The case centered around David Joules, who claimed he was dismissed for his vocal opposition to BART’s mandated coronavirus vaccinations which he argued were implemented without proper consideration of staff feedback. Joules, who had … Read more