Violations

Buffalo’s Housing Court Welcomes New Judge, Phillip Dabney Jr., Amid Renewed Focus on Lead Violations and Community Engagement

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Buffalo, N.Y. — Following weeks of anticipation, Phillip Dabney Jr. has officially been appointed the new judge of Buffalo City Court’s Housing Court. Judge Dabney, 55, brings substantial experience, having served as a temporary judge in Housing Court multiple times earlier this year, an experience he and others feel have well-prepared him for his new role. Judge Kevin Carter, from the Eighth Judicial District, shared high praise for Dabney’s earlier assignments in Housing Court. He highlighted Dabney’s serious approach and eagerness for the position, both of which played a key part in determining the recent … Read more

Legal Battle Ensues as Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Licensing Issue

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Hartford, Connecticut – A significant legal team from McCarter & English has been assembled to represent Sunrun Installation Services in a civil rights case that emerged following the wrongful arrest of a former employee. The lawsuit, which highlights critical issues concerning employment termination and licensing disclosures, was initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. Attorney Robert M. Berke, advocating for former Sunrun employee George Edward Steins, claims that the troubles began after Steins was implicated and arrested for engaging an unregistered home improvement salesperson. Central to the lawsuit is the assertion that Sunrun … Read more

Legal Team Mobilizes as Former Employee Accuses Sunrun of Civil Rights Violations in Ongoing Lawsuit

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Hartford, Connecticut — A team of lawyers from McCarter & English, consisting of David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall, has taken on the representation of Sunrun Installation Services in a civil rights lawsuit that’s currently underway. Filed on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court, the lawsuit originates from a complaint by a past employee, George Edward Steins. This legal action, spearheaded by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of Steins, centers around charges linked to the employment of an unlicensed individual in the home improvement sector. Steins, a former employee … Read more

Court Upholds $22 Million Verdict Against Battery Maker for Wage Violations, Sets Precedent on Worker Pay for Prep Time

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Philadelphia, PA – In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a $22 million verdict against East Penn Manufacturing Co., affirming the lower court’s decision that the company failed to adequately compensate its hourly workers for all work-related activities, including time spent changing and showering. The federal appeals court, however, denied the U.S. Labor Department’s request for liquidated damages in the case. The trial exposed the company’s attempts to circumvent the fundamental principle that hourly employees should be paid for each hour worked. This ruling reinforces the precedent that … Read more