@cbsnewyork: One year after a CBS News New York investigation looked into a local solar installer, New York City has filed what it calls a landmark lawsuit against Radiant Solar and its owner, William James Bushell. The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, or DCWP, alleges clients were steered into expensive solar deals that didn't deliver promised savings. "We know that CBS has done really groundbreaking work in identifying this fraud and bringing it to the department's attention. When I came into this job, one of the commitments I made to the mayor and the people of the city is that we were going to take companies to court if they were ripping off New Yorkers. That's exactly what we're doing with Radiant Solar," DCWP Commissioner Samuel Levine said. "We've identified several hundred victims of the scheme. We think there might be more out there." "While our clients take the allegations seriously, they dispute the allegations, many of which are from years ago," William James Bushell's lawyer Andrew Lustigman said. "While no longer in operation, Radiant Solar served its customers throughout New York City guided by a commitment to quality, transparency, and consumer protection. It utilized licensed and trained professionals and provided clear disclosures about performance, financing, and warranties. When issues arose, it worked to make things right for its customers. Unfortunately, the repeal of federal tax credits for solar installations made continuing the business unsustainable." See Mahsa Saeidi's full report at our link in bio.

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Tuesday 03 March 2026 22:43:41 GMT