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Articles Tagged with ''lawsuits''

The Connecticut Supreme Court building.
Litigation

Conn. High Court Sides with Roofing Contractor, Reinstates Workers' Comp. Policy

Appellate decision puts the onus on insurance carriers for straightforward notifications
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 6, 2025
No Comments

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Ace Insurance failed to properly cancel Napolitano Roofing’s workers’ comp policy due to ambiguous notices, obligating it to defend a claim.


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Roofing contractors are fighting with Iowa’s Insurance Division over a law preventing them from negotiating with insurance companies on the behalf of homeowners.
Regulatory

Iowa Targets Roofing Contractors, What You Need to Know

Roofing companies operating in The Hawkeye State feel the gaze of the Iowa Insurance Division
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 19, 2024
No Comments

Iowa is intensifying enforcement against roofing contractors negotiating insurance claims and ensnaring contractors into legal jeopardy; the industry is pushing back.



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Shamrock-Roofing is suing Iowa state regulators over free speech issues.
Free Speech

Kansas Roofing Co. Sues Insurance Regulators, Calls Speech Prohibition Unconstitutional

Shamrock Roofing says a prohibition preventing contractors from discussing insurance claims with homeowners harms consumers
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
October 16, 2024
No Comments

Overland Park, Kan.-based Shamrock Roofing is suing Iowa insurance regulators, claiming the state's public adjuster law infringes on free speech by restricting contractors from discussing insurance processes with clients.


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Legal

Home Depot to Pay $2M After Pricing Lawsuit Settlement

Company engaged in what is often called a 'scanner violation'
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 20, 2024
No Comments

A civil complaint revealed that the Atlanta-based retailer giant charged customers prices higher than its lowest advertised or posted prices.


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The United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. (pictured.)
Litigation

Court Denies 'ESOP' Lawsuit Dismissal Against Central States Manufacturing

U.S. District Court Judge rules from bench; defendants had until July 8 to respond
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 12, 2024
No Comments

A years-long lawsuit by three Central States Manufacturing, Inc. employees, alleging breach of fiduciary duties under ERISA, will proceed after a U.S. District Court judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss. 


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Sustainability News

Sheet Metal Supply to Run on 100% Solar Power

Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
July 10, 2024
No Comments

Sheet Metal Supply announced it now operates 100% on solar power; the array designed by Verde Solutions will produce 5,780,505 kWh over 30 years. 


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The debris that smashed through a Naples, Fla. home in March 2024 (pictured).
Odd News Dispatch

Lawsuit Says NASA Responsible for Roof Damage from 'Space Junk'

Family sues Space Agency after pieces of ISS crashed through Florida home
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 27, 2024
No Comments

A Naples, Fla. family is suing NASA after debris from the International Space Station crashed through their roof, causing damage and distress; the Space Agency confirmed the 1.6-pound stanchion likely survived reentry and struck the house. 


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A picture of the gymnasium at Glencliff High School in South Nashville, Tenn.
Structural Integrity

Family Files Lawsuit After Son Falls Through Roof, Dies

The family of a 20-year-old Guatemalan man accuses Nashville’s city government, its school district and two construction companies of gross negligence
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
June 13, 2024
One Comment

A 20-year-old laborer from Guatemala tragically fell 30 feet through the roof of a Nashville, Tenn., high school, leading to his death; his family has now filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging gross negligence.


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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building in Washington, D.C.
Labor and the Law

U.S. Chamber Asks Court to Enjoin OSHA ‘Walkaround Rule’

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other national trade groups seek injunctive relief against rule allowing third parties to ‘assist’ inspectors
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 21, 2024
No Comments

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups filed a lawsuit against OSHA challenging the new 'Walkaround Rule' that expands third-party access during inspections, arguing it violates statutory authority and promotes unionization.


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Solar Power Systems (homescreen pictured) launches 'Find Solar Near Me' service.
Technology News

Solar Power Systems Launches 'Find Solar Installers Near Me' Service

Services collates solar service installer information, reviews for consumers
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
March 25, 2024
One Comment

Solar Power Systems launches an online resource for U.S. solar installers' reviews, aiding users in finding the best company based on location and needs.


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