Legal representatives from McCarter & English, including David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall, have officially joined the case for Sunrun Installation Services amidst an ongoing civil rights lawsuit. The lawsuit, initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court by attorney Robert M. Berke, revolves around allegations from former employee George Edward Steins. He claims that Sunrun’s failure to notify the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection about his employment status and the lapse of his home improvement contractor license in 2017 led to his arrest for hiring an unregistered salesperson. Although the charges against Steins were ultimately dismissed in May 2024, he contends that he faced undue legal repercussions due to Sunrun’s actions.
The case is currently under the purview of U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer, and it has been assigned the docket number 3:24-cv-01423, formally titled Steins v. Sunrun, Inc. et al.
This developing situation highlights important issues surrounding employer responsibilities and the impacts of employment status notifications. It serves as a reminder of the vital need for companies to maintain clear communication regarding employee licensing and compliance to avoid legal complications.
In a hopeful light, regardless of the outcome, such cases can lead to better practices and policies in workplaces, promoting accountability and transparency within the industry, ultimately benefiting both employees and employers.