The district attorneys of San Francisco, Alameda County and other counties settled a lawsuit with a solar energy supplier to resolve allegations that the company misrepresented details when selling its services.
The supplier, Vivint Solar, did not admit responsibility, but agreed to pay more than a million dollars in civil penalties. The consumer protection complaint was filed in Riverside County Superior Court.
The San Francisco District Attorney’s office said the company also agreed to establish a three-million dollar fund to pay restitution to any consumer with a valid request for restitution.Vivint installs and maintains residential and business systems and sells energy at set prices…