David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall from the law firm McCarter & English have officially filed appearances for Sunrun Installation Services in an ongoing civil rights litigation. This lawsuit was initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court by attorney Robert M. Berke, representing former employee George Edward Steins.
The case centers around Steins, who was arrested on charges related to employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson. The complaint contends that if Sunrun had notified the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection that Steins’ employment had concluded in 2017 and that he no longer possessed Sunrun’s home improvement contractor license, he would not have faced these charges, which were ultimately dismissed in May 2024.
This case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer and is documented under the file number 3:24-cv-01423, Steins v. Sunrun, Inc. et al.
The outcome of this case could set important precedents in employer notification responsibilities and civil rights protections for employees in similar situations. It’s important to monitor this case, as it might bring to light more about the obligations of employers in communicating critical employment-related information to relevant authorities, ensuring fair treatment for former employees. With ongoing legal developments, there is hope that the proceedings will encourage more transparent communication practices within companies across the industry.