Lawsuit alleges roofing company scammed homeowners
Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-Texas) recently announced a lawsuit against Rubinsky Roofing LLC, Dallas, saying the company allegedly targeted north Texas consumers with aggressive sales tactics and deceptive business practices, leaving numerous homeowners with unfinished roofing projects after collecting thousands of dollars in payments, according to KERA News. The company is not an NRCA member.
A Dallas Morning News investigation report, which was submitted in the lawsuit, detailed allegations from homeowners who said they lost a combined estimated $500,000 through roofing projects Rubinsky Roofing did not complete.
The lawsuit states homeowners reported “a repeated pattern of aggressive sales tactics, pressure to sign contracts, upfront payment demands, ever-changing excuses for work delays and work that is never completed.”
The lawsuit also accuses Rubinksy Roofing of misleading homeowners about the need for roof repairs, concealing fees and using harassment tactics to pressure customers into contracts. State investigators say complaints indicate a pattern affecting numerous Texans, including the elderly.
The attorney general’s office is seeking temporary and permanent injunctions to stop Rubinsky Roofing from continuing its business practices, as well as restitution for consumers and civil penalties under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Wisconsin companies celebrated for workplace safety
The Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training, announced the winners of the organization’s 32nd annual Workplace Safety Awards. The program recognizes organizations across Wisconsin for outstanding achievement and excellence in workplace safety, health and injury prevention.
The annual Workplace Safety Awards honor employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety. The 2026 award recipients represent a wide range of industries, company sizes and communities dedicated to keeping employees safe at work.
NRCA member Great Lakes Roofing Corp., Germantown, Wis., was among the recipients under the construction category.
The awards were presented at the Wisconsin Safety Council’s Annual Conference in April at the Wisconsin Dells.
For a complete list of winners, visit wisafetycouncil.org.
Safety + Health survey reveals safety equipment statistics
Safety + Health magazine recently conducted a PPE Pain Point study for 2026 that showed more than two out of three employers have difficulty getting new workers to consistently follow proper protocols for personal protective equipment.
The study was a collaborative effort among employers from manufacturing, construction and transportation industries. Reportedly, 56% of workers don’t want to wear protective equipment; 48% do not believe it’s necessary; and 38% believe it makes jobs more difficult.
When purchasing PPE, more than four out of five respondents consider comfort the most important factor, followed by durability (79%) and cost (66%). Thirty-eight percent of respondents said sizing challenges have been a problem, especially for women.
Additionally, 10% of respondents said they use some types of PPE longer and/or select lower levels of protection in response to tariff increases. According to the International Safety Equipment Association, a 10% reduction in PPE use could lead to 143 more workplace fatalities, nearly 47,000 additional injuries and a $2.2 billion cost to the economy.
