Posts Tagged ‘solar panel fraud’
Can Florida Consumers Beat Fifth Third Bank in Court? What’s at Stake in the Dividend Solar Loan Lawsuits
Thousands of Florida homeowners may soon find out whether the courts will side with consumers or protect corporate lenders in one of the most sweeping legal battles over solar energy financing in the state. The controversy centers on Dividend Finance, now a division of Fifth Third Bank, and its role in allegedly deceptive solar financing…
Read MoreLegal Examination of Allegations Against Dividend Finance in the Minnesota Attorney General’s Lawsuit
In recent news, the State of Minnesota, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, has launched a civil enforcement action against several prominent financial entities in the solar lending industry, including Dividend Finance. This lawsuit underscores significant allegations of deceptive lending practices that have reportedly affected thousands of consumers across the state. At the core of…
Read MorePiercing the Solar Corporate Veil: The Intricacies of Civil Conspiracy and Organized Crime within the Consumer Solar Panel and Financial Sectors
The Joshua S. Horton Law Firm, PA not only uncovers the collaborative deceit among contractors, lenders, marketers, and debt purchasers but also highlights a particularly vile facet of exploitation: targeting elderly individuals through illegal practices, in violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) and other Florida Laws designed to protect vulnerable consumers.
Read MoreArbitration vs. Litigation in Court: A Comparative Analysis involving Solar Panel Fraud
In the legal landscape, particularly in jurisdictions like Florida and Washington D.C., two prominent methods of dispute resolution are arbitration and litigation. Both have their unique characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks. This article aims to provide a comparative analysis of these two methods, assisting legal practitioners and clients in making informed decisions. Here at the Joshua S. Horton Law Firm, PA, we understand these differences and will use the appropriate tool for the case.
Read MoreUnderstanding Florida’s Door-to-Door Solicitation Statute and Its Impact on Solar Panel Contracts
In recent years, Florida has seen a significant increase in door-to-door sales, particularly in the solar panel industry. While this sales method can be convenient for consumers, it also raises certain legal considerations under Florida’s door-to-door solicitation statute, codified in §501.022, Florida Statutes. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of this statute and its implications for solar panel contracts, including the validity of arbitration clauses in contracts that violate the statute.
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Solar Power: Unmasking Fraud, Breach of Contract, and Exploitation in the U.S.
Solar panel fraud doesn’t stop with the companies directly involved; lenders also find themselves liable. Sunlight Financial, Vision Solar’s lender, recently declared bankruptcy, leaving consumers in a precarious situation. Lenders may face legal consequences for their role in financing alleged fraudulent solar ventures, adding financial losses to the growing list of victims, and attempting to collect debts from contracts that were under, or never performed.
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