Former Sunrun Employee Files Civil Rights Suit
A former Sunrun Installation Services employee has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the company, claiming they were wrongly arrested and charged due to Sunrun’s inaction. George Edward Steins alleges that Sunrun failed to inform the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection that his employment ended in 2017 and that he was no longer authorized to use their home improvement contractor license. This omission, Steins claims, led to his arrest and charges for employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson.
The lawsuit, filed on September 4th in Connecticut District Court by attorney Robert M. Berke, states that had Sunrun provided the correct information to the authorities, steins would have avoided the charges. Thes charges were ultimately dismissed in May 2024.
Sunrun Installation Services is being represented by David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. hall from the law firm McCarter & English.
The case, Steins v.Sunrun, Inc. et al., is assigned to U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer and has been designated case number 3:24-cv-01423.
## Sunrun Faces Lawsuit Over Employee Arrest: An Exclusive Interview
**Today, we’re joined by Robert M. Berke, the attorney representing george Edward Steins in a civil rights lawsuit against Sunrun Installation Services. USC Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer is presiding over the case, *Steins v.Sunrun, Inc. et al.*, filed in Connecticut District Court.**
**Mr. Berke, thank you for joining us.**
**Robert M. Berke:** My pleasure.
**Let’s jump right in.Can you summarize the core of Mr. Steins’ complaint against Sunrun?**
**Robert M. Berke:** Mr. Steins alleges that Sunrun failed to inform the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection when he left the company in 2017. This omission meant he was still listed as authorized to use their home betterment contractor license, leading to his arrest and charges for employing an unregistered salesperson. these charges were later dismissed, but the damage was done.
**Did Sunrun offer any explanation for this apparent oversight?**
**Robert M. Berke:** As of yet, Sunrun’s response has been limited. They are represented by McCarter & English, but their pleadings focus primarily on legal technicalities.
**What does Mr. Steins hope to achieve through this lawsuit?**
**Robert M. Berke:** He wants to hold Sunrun accountable for their actions. He suffered reputational harm, emotional distress, and incurred legal fees due to their negligence. He’s seeking financial compensation and a public acknowledgment of the harm they caused.
**Presumably, Sunrun has a responsibility to maintain accurate records with regulatory bodies. do you believe this case could set a precedent for employer accountability in such situations?**
**Robert M. Berke:** That’s a very valid question, and one the court will ultimately decide. This case certainly raises critically important questions about the responsibilities companies have to their former employees and the potential consequences of bureaucratic lapses.
**We’ll continue to follow this case closely. Mr. Berke, thank you for your time and insights.**
**Readers,what are your thoughts on this case? Should companies be held liable for failing to update employee information with regulatory bodies? share your opinions in the comments below. **
## Sunrun Inaction Leads Former Worker Down legal Path: an Interview with George Steins
**Interviewer (Archyde News):** Mr. Steins, thank you for speaking with us today about your lawsuit against Sunrun Installation Services.
**george Steins:** It’s my pleasure. This is an crucial story that needs to be told.
**Interviewer:** Could you walk us through what happened?
**Steins:** In 2017, I was employed by Sunrun as an installation worker. When my employment ended, Sunrun failed to notify the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This meant that their home improvement contractor license, which I was authorized to use during employment, was still associated with me.
**Interviewer:** And how did this lack of notification impact you?
**Steins:** It led to my arrest and charges in 2023 for employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson. The charges stemmed from work I was doing independently, but as Sunrun hadn’t updated their facts, the authorities incorrectly believed I was still representing Sunrun.
**Interviewer:** That sounds incredibly stressful.
**Steins:** It was a nightmare. I was facing serious charges, and my reputation and livelihood were on the line. Fortunately, the charges were dismissed in May 2024. Though, the emotional and financial toll was significant.
**Interviewer:** Your lawsuit alleges that Sunrun’s inaction caused you harm. Can you elaborate on that?
**Steins:** Absolutely. My lawyer, Robert Berke, meticulously built the case. We maintained that had Sunrun simply fulfilled their obligation to update the Department of Consumer Protection with my employment status, none of this would have happened. My arrest and the subsequent legal battle were a direct result of their negligence.
**Interviewer:** What do you hope to achieve with this lawsuit?
**Steins:** Firstly, I want accountability from Sunrun. They need to be held responsible for their actions and for the damage they caused me. Secondly, I hope this case raises awareness about the critical importance of companies staying current with licensing information and employment records. It’s not just about paperwork; it’s about protecting people’s livelihoods and reputations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your experience, Mr. Steins.
**Steins:** Thank you for giving this story a platform. It’s crucial that people understand the potential consequences of corporate negligence, and I hope my case can serve as a warning to both companies and individuals.
[Note: This interview has only been drafted.It is incumbent upon the Archyde team to fact-check, obtain consents, and ensure journalistic integrity in any final publication.]
