Crime Blotter
New York AG Alleges $275M Attyx Solar Roofing Scheme
Attorney General alleges Attyx used “free roof” promises and solar incentives to steer New York homeowners into costly contracts and loans

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James sued solar and home improvement company Attyx alleging it used promises of free roof replacements and other home upgrades to steer thousands of homeowners into expensive solar installations and long-term loans.
The lawsuit, filed in New York County Supreme Court, names Attyx LLC, Attyx New York LLC, co-founders and co-CEOs Grant Young and Benson Payne, and lending partners Solar Mosaic LLC and WebBank as defendants. Attyx was previously known as SUNco Capital and operated under names including SUNco Solar, SUNco Roofing and Solar, Attyx Roofing and New York Roofing.
James’ office alleges Attyx advertised free or deeply discounted roof replacements, HVAC systems and other improvements when bundled with residential solar installations. Sales representatives allegedly told homeowners that government programs, incentives and solar tax credits would cover the cost.
According to the complaint, no government program provided free roofs, and some homeowners did not have sufficient income or tax liability to receive the tax credits represented during the sales process. The attorney general estimates Attyx generated approximately $275 million in New York revenue through the practices alleged in the complaint.
The lawsuit alleges Attyx particularly targeted low-income homeowners and seniors living on fixed incomes. Consumers were allegedly encouraged to sign electronic documents described as applications or credit-check authorizations when the documents were actually contracts to purchase solar systems and obtain financing.
Some homeowners became responsible for tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to the attorney general. The state alleges Attyx inflated project prices beyond the cost of the roofing, solar and other work being performed.
“Attyx preyed on vulnerable and elderly homeowners with false promises and predatory tactics,” James said.
Lenders Named in Complaint
The complaint also accuses Solar Mosaic and WebBank of concealing lender fees within the prices charged for Attyx projects. The alleged practice understated the loans’ finance charges and annual percentage rates while overstating the amount being financed, according to the attorney general.
James’ office alleges the contracts and financing disclosures made it difficult for homeowners to determine the actual cost of the loans or how much of the project price represented financing fees.
The lawsuit further claims Attyx continued marketing solar systems in New York under the LGCY Power name after state regulators directed it to halt new marketing and enrollments.
The New York Public Service Commission revoked Attyx’s eligibility to operate as a distributed energy resource supplier effective Nov. 17, 2025. The commission said Attyx either admitted to or failed to fully remedy nine alleged violations of state rules and ordered the company to submit a plan explaining how it would address existing customers’ solar systems, roofs and warranties.
State Seeks Contract Cancellations
Through the lawsuit, James is seeking restitution and damages for affected homeowners, civil penalties and an injunction preventing the defendants from continuing the alleged conduct.
The attorney general is also asking the court to void Attyx’s sales agreements and the associated financing contracts with Solar Mosaic and WebBank.
The complaint contains allegations that have not been decided by the court. An attorney for Attyx told New York Focus shortly after the lawsuit was filed that counsel was reviewing the complaint and declined further comment.
Homeowner Files Proposed Class Action
Since the attorney general filed the lawsuit, New York homeowner Elmer Cruz has brought a separate proposed federal class action against Attyx and several financing companies.
The April 27 complaint alleges Attyx promised Cruz a $28,520 solar installation and a free roof but instead placed him into two loans totaling $100,300 without his knowledge or consent. The claims remain allegations, and the court has not certified a class.
A federal judge has authorized limited discovery into whether the alleged sales contract and loan agreements were formed before considering anticipated motions to compel arbitration.
Service Finance, one of the lenders named in the federal case, filed a joint notice July 17 stating that it had reached a settlement with Cruz as to that defendant only. Publicly available docket information did not disclose the terms.
The settlement does not resolve the claims against Attyx, its executives or the remaining financing defendants.
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