The Attorney General's office in Texas sued a Dallas-Fort Worth-area roofing company and accused it of scamming customers, including elderly Texans, by taking payments for roofing projects that were never completed.
Rubinsky Roofing, LLC and its owner, Gilad Rubinsky are the defendants. The company primarily operates in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It advertises roof repair and replacement services tied to insurance-funded storm damage claims.
Customers alleged "the company secured contracts and collected payments, including insurance proceeds, before delaying work for months, offering repeated excuses, or abandoning projects altogether." The company is also accused of using "predatory and confusing sales practices," "including repeated phone calls and text messages, high-pressure sales tactics, and misleading statements about the need for roofing repairs."
One customer allegedly paid more than $24,000 for a roof replacement project that was repeatedly delayed and ultimately never performed. Another reported the company collected a $10,000 insurance check and then abandoned the project for months. Another victim alleged the company imposed hidden breach-of-contract fees totaling about $7,500.
State officials said investigations reveal there may be as much as $500,000 in paid roofing work the defendant never completed.
The Better Business Bureau reportedly revoked Rubinsky Roofing's accreditation in January 2026 after receiving an influx of complaints.
"Texas AG Cracks Down On Rubinsky Roofing: Dozens Of DFW Residents Scammed" www.yahoo.com (May. 20, 2026).
Commentary
Roofing contractors can help avoid litigation and reputational damage:
- Follow building codes.
- Follow manufacturers specifications.
- Follow industry standards.
- Avoid misrepresenting materials used.
- Keep to your contracted timeline. If you need to amend it, discuss with the owner before you are in breach.
- Make sure the contract specifies start date, completion date, interim timelines, payment schedules, warranties, and material specifications, labor costs, and the procedure for change orders.
- Keep video and images of work as it progresses, and to document any issues.
- Carry proper insurance for the project and for your workers.
