Collin County’s 429th District Court issued a default judgment on October 5 against Rubinsky Roofing LLC and its owner, Gilad Rubinsky. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office in May, accusing the Dallas‑Fort Worth‑area roofing contractor of violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Key findings and penalties
The court found 27 separate violations, five of which involved consumers aged 65 or older. As a result, the defendants must provide $500,626.64 in consumer restitution and pay $1.52 million in civil penalties. The restitution must be deposited into a court‑designated account within 30 days, and the defendants remain liable for any documented consumer losses that exceed that amount.
Alleged misconduct
According to the Attorney General’s office, Rubinsky Roofing collected payments—including insurance proceeds—from homeowners, then repeatedly delayed or abandoned roofing projects. One homeowner reportedly paid more than $24,000 for a replacement roof that was never installed.
Compliance requirements
The judgment also orders the defendants to submit a complete customer list to the court and the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division within 35 days. The division will notify potentially affected consumers within 15 days of receiving the list. Affected consumers must submit documentation of their payments and losses within 90 days of the notice to receive restitution.
Permanent injunction
Beyond monetary penalties, the court issued a permanent injunction prohibiting deceptive roofing practices. The order bars false claims about needed repairs, bans accepting payment without the ability or intent to perform the promised work, and requires future Texas contracts to specify clear project start and completion dates.
Attorney General’s response
Ken Paxton praised the judgment, stating, “This legal victory will help repay victims of Rubinsky Roofing’s lies and predatory sales tactics.” The administration emphasized that the enforcement action protects Texas consumers, especially seniors, from fraudulent contractors.
The case underscores the state’s ongoing commitment to enforce consumer‑protection laws and hold unscrupulous businesses accountable.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
