Rubinsky Roofing, LLC was found liable for 27 violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act for scamming customers out of over $500,000 for roofing work never completed. The company was ordered to pay restitution to victims and civil penalties.
Where
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; Stephenville
When
Oct. 8, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Customer payments accepted for work not completedover $500,00012Who pays or receives it: Customers (received by Rubinsky Roofing)
Restitution ordered to victimsover $500,00012Who pays or receives it: Rubinsky Roofing
Civil penalties$1.5 million12Who pays or receives it: Rubinsky Roofing
Who's involved
Rubinsky Roofing, LLCCompany found liable for deceptive trade practices
Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General who sued the company
Texas Attorney General's OfficeBrought case against company
The facts
Rubinsky Roofing found liable for 27 violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.12Stated by 2 sources
Company accepted payments totaling over $500,000 for roofing work never completed.12Stated by 2 sources
Company defrauded customers out of insurance funds for unnecessary or sham repairs.12Stated by 2 sources
At least five victims were age 65 or older.12Stated by 2 sources
Rubinsky Roofing founded in 2018 and provided services in Dallas-Fort Worth area.12Stated by 2 sources
Better Business Bureau revoked company's accreditation in January 2026.12Stated by 2 sources
Texas Attorney General sued company a few months after January 2026.12Stated by 2 sources
Consumer Protection Division will contact victims within 15 days with restitution claim instructions.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General Legal victory will help repay victims of lies and predatory sales tactics.12
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General What company did to consumers and elderly Texans is absolute disgrace.12
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Texas roofing company ordered to pay $500K to victims it scammed
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