Colorado contractor Rocco Roberts was criminally charged for defrauding a Boulder family during an asbestos remediation project. He allegedly misrepresented his licensing, performed the abatement improperly, exposed the home to asbestos, and provided a fraudulent clearance test. Roberts collected $8,400 for the work and faces felony charges including hazardous substance incident, forgery, and theft.
In-house legal teams should review contracts with contractors performing asbestos remediation or other hazardous material work. Ensure that contractors provide proof of proper licensing and certification, include warranties and indemnification clauses, and require compliance with environmental regulations. Also, include provisions for independent testing and verification of work completion.
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OtherOfficial Press Release
https://coag.gov/press-releases/colorado-contractor-charged-with-defrauding-boulder-family-exposing-them-to-asbestos/
Arrest Affidavit Signed Rocco Roberts Redacted 002
https://coag.gov/app/uploads/2026/08/Arrest-Affidavit-Signed_Rocco-Roberts_Redacted_002.pdf
Colorado Attorney General Enforcement Page
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"The owners contracted with the defendant’s company “Home Defense Solutions.”"
"Roberts is accused of causing and contributing to a hazardous substance incident"
"Aug. 10, 2026"
Colorado, the FTC, and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Toast, alleging misleading claims about its subscription services and financial products, undisclosed fees, and obstacles to cancelling subscriptions. The coalition is asking the court for an injunction, monetary relief, civil penalties, and other relief; the press release does not report an imposed penalty.
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General Motors agreed to a nationwide $220 million settlement over allegations that it sold drivers’ identifiable driving behavior and location data to data brokers, which then sold it to insurers. The settlement requires affirmative express consent before collecting or disclosing driving and location data, limits data collection, and imposes privacy-program assessments and dealership oversight and training.
Colorado joined a 21-attorney-general coalition suing to challenge a FinCEN rule that exempts nearly all businesses from Corporate Transparency Act ownership-reporting requirements, as well as plans to delete existing ownership records. The coalition alleges violations of the Corporate Transparency Act and Administrative Procedure Act and asks the court to invalidate the rule and require FinCEN to continue collecting and maintaining the records.
The Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board’s 2026 report describes domestic violence fatalities in Colorado and identifies trends and prevention opportunities. It is a public report, not a privacy enforcement action, and the release announces no penalty or remedy.
Colorado, the FTC, and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general filed suit to block PlayPower’s proposed acquisition of Burke, alleging the merger would reduce competition in the commercial playground equipment market. They ask the court to permanently enjoin the merger and award costs, attorneys’ fees, and other appropriate relief.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser led a multistate coalition in filing a notice in Character Technologies, Inc.’s bankruptcy, citing concerns about the company’s safety and privacy practices and sensitive chatbot conversations involving children and adults. The filing seeks protections in any sale or transfer of the company’s business or assets; no penalty or final remedy is reported.