If the BK doesn't come up on a google search, there is no other way to find a BK that would be cheaper than PACER. If the person has a common name, that will obviously be a problem. But, if you know in which jurisdiction they filed, you should be able to find the case and won't incur $10.00 worth of charges. It really won't be that expensive.
Hail larger than 1 inch in diameter (golf ball- or baseball-sized hail) can cause considerable damage to panels, although hail of this size also generally causes damage to most structures. To protect your solar panels, a solar panel protective cover is recommended during the times when hail is expected.
One way to document hail damage is to measure off one square of roof (100 square feet or a 10' by 10' area) and count the number of hail impacts (dents, cracks, bare asphalt, etc.) in that area.Do this in three or four locations on your roof, and take the average number of 'hits' in each area.ail Damage to a Shingle Roof. Though 'hail-proof' roof materials are not available, 'hail-resistant' materials are available. The official standard in hail-resistance is given by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and is rated class 1 through class 4 (the best).