Legal

Legal Battle Ignites as Former Employee Claims Sunrun’s Oversight Led to Unwarranted Charges

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HARTFORD, Conn. — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the company, claiming wrongful arrest due to the company’s alleged failure to notify authorities that his employment had ended. The legal team representing Sunrun in this case, comprising David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from McCarter & English, has officially entered their appearances in the Connecticut District Court. The lawsuit, initiated on September 4, was brought forward by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of the plaintiff, George Edward Steins. The complaint centers on … Read more

Levin Papantonio Leads Charge Against Youth-Targeted Harmful Products at National Legal Conference

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Las Vegas, Nevada — At the recent Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) conference, attorneys from Levin Papantonio (LP) led influential discussions on litigation that aims to protect children from harmful corporate practices. The “Child Protection Track” at the conference highlighted a series of cases against corporations accused of endangering the health and well-being of minors. LP President Brian Barr emphasized the importance of these legal battles in safeguarding children. He remarked on the firm’s commitment to leveraging civil courts to effect systemic changes that will provide safer and healthier environments for the youth. According to … Read more

Legal Powerhouses Join Forces to Contest Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Statute

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NEW ORLEANS, LA — A legal challenge to Louisiana’s controversial law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has been mounted by a powerful partnership between the civil rights law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and the American Civil Liberties Union. The lawsuit argues that this state mandate infringes upon First Amendment rights by promoting a specific religious view within public education. The legislation, which came into effect earlier this year, requires each public school classroom in the state to display a poster of the Ten Commandments. It was … Read more

Rhode Island Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against Real Estate Agent Over Alleged Deceptive Home Sale Scheme

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Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has initiated legal action against a local real estate agent and his affiliates, accusing them of orchestrating a deceitful scheme to exploit a Haitian couple’s limited English skills and coerce them into selling their home at a significantly low price. The lawsuit, filed by Special Assistant Attorney General Jordan Mickman on October 31, targets Kyle Seyboth and his businesses, including The Seyboth Team Real Estate associated with Century 21. The Delva family, Marie and Jean Marie Delva, elderly Haitian immigrants who have lived comfortably in … Read more