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Articles Tagged with ''lawsuits''

Study says worldwide solar can power 65% of global energy needs.
Sustainability News

Rooftop Solar Could Power the World — and Roofing Contractors Hold the Key

New study shows solar panels on roofs worldwide could eliminate the need for fossil fuels
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 20, 2025
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A new study suggests covering all suitable rooftops worldwide with solar panels could generate 65% of global electricity: Roofing contractors stand to gain by integrating solar solutions into their services.


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Anti-Trust in Roofing and Responding to Subpoenas
Legal Insights

VIDEO: Roofers and Responding to Subpoenas

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, offers advice on how to respond to a subpoena.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 28, 2025
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In this video, RC contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about the recent bid-rigging investigations in roofing, and how to respond to a subpoena.


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Jackery unveiled its XBC curved solar shingles at the 2025 CES trade show in Las Vegas.
Solar Roofing Innovation

Jackery's S-Tile Solar Shingle May Outshine Tesla

New solar s-tile unveiled at CES offers an elegant profile even squares will go gaga over
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 21, 2025
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At CES 2025, Jackery unveiled its XBC curved solar shingles, blending a wavy aesthetic with 25% efficiency, modular durability and affordability, outshining pricier options like Tesla's solar roof.


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Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeals (pictured).
Litigation

Roofers See Growing Curbs on Contractor-Insurer Communication

Fla. appelate court affirms underpinning of 'arms-length' to ensure accountability
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 9, 2025
No Comments

A Florida appeals court ruled that a “Direction to Pay” agreement is not an Assignment of Benefits, emphasizing efforts to curb AOB misuse, reduce litigation, and stabilize rising insurance costs. 


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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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