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
https://coag.gov/
"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 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.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a public advisory explaining that e-bikes must meet statutory class requirements and that retailers must clearly disclose what they are selling. The advisory warns that marketing a higher-powered electric vehicle as an e-bike without required disclosures may violate state consumer protection law; it announces no penalty or binding remedy.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a multistate coalition sued the U.S. Department of Labor over its termination of grants for unemployment insurance system improvements. The states allege the terminations breached their grant agreements and seek money damages; the release does not describe a privacy violation or an imposed penalty.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition in a comment letter opposing HHS’s proposed cuts to Head Start standards. The letter argues the changes could reduce protections and services for children and families; it is an advocacy action, not an enforcement action imposing a penalty or remedy.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued an advisory reminding landlords of expanded housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, abuse, stalking, and unlawful sexual behavior. The advisory describes obligations involving repayment plans, lease termination, safety measures, and confidentiality; it does not announce a fine or enforcement order against a named landlord.
Colorado joined a coalition of states and local governments in suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over its rule weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. The coalition alleges the rule violates federal law; the press release does not report a penalty or a court ruling.