FDD Items 3 & 4 · 2026 filing

House Doctors litigation history

What House Doctors disclosed about lawsuits, arbitrations and bankruptcy in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 3 lists the material legal actions a franchisor must report; Item 4 covers bankruptcy. This is the franchisor's own disclosure, not a court record, and not legal advice.

Items 3 (litigation) & 4 (bankruptcy) at a glance

What the filing discloses

Cases disclosed: 24; Item 3, as counted in the filing

Largest settlement, franchisor's own cases: None stated

Bankruptcy (Item 4): None; Franchisor, parent, predecessor or officer

Filing year: 2026; Disclosures cover the prior ten years

Extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document

Item 3: litigation

24 disclosed actions involving House Doctors/PSB affiliates and CEO Paul Flick: multiple pending franchisee/franchisor disputes (breach of contract, fraud, trade secret misappropriation) across Window Gang, 360 Painting, Rooterman, Pro-Lift Doors and Clean Juice-related entities; several prior settled franchisee suits (e.g., $190,000 to a CRM vendor, $100,000 in an asset-purchase dispute, $57,500 and $21,000 franchisee settlements); and multiple state regulatory consent orders/AVCs (Maryland, Illinois, Virginia, California, Washington) for FDD disclosure and registration violations, including penalties up to $72,500 plus $10,500 costs and a 36-month California sales bar against Paul Flick.

Item 3 (litigation) · 24 matters disclosed · 10 pending listed

Litigation cases

The franchisor

Concluded (1)

In The Matter of the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation v. 360 Painting, LLC, Pro-Lift Doors Franchise, LLC, Maid Right, LLC, Handyman Pro, LLC, Kitchen Wise, LLC, Renew Crew, LLC, Rubbish Works, LLC, and Paul Flick, an individual
concluded
Government or regulatory action · filed 2021-11-19 · Department of Financial Protection and Innovation of the State of California · File Origination ID 33649, 26267, 110487, 293487, 292987, 339827, 99696, 365318, 403947
“In The Matter of the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation v. 360 Painting, LLC, Pro-Lift Doors Franchise, LLC, Maid Right, LLC, Handyman Pro, LLC, Kitchen Wise, LLC, Renew Crew, LLC, Rubbish Works, LLC, and Paul Flick, an individual,”Page 20 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “on November 19, 2021, the defendants elected to enter into a Consent Order with the Commissioner, in which they agreed, without admitting or denying any of the Commissioner’s statements of fact or conclusions of law, (1) to immediately and permanently cease and desist from the offer and sale of franchises in violation of the California Franchise Investment Law;”

Parent, affiliates, master franchisor and subfranchisor

Pending (9)

Mason v. Premium Service Brands, LLC, ProLift Doors Franchise, LLC, and Paul Flick
pending
Brought by the franchisor · Premium Service Brands, LLC (PSB), with affiliate ProLift Doors Franchise, LLC and Paul Flick · filed 2026-02-09 · Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania · CV- 2026-01080
“… (Case No. CV- 2026-01080, Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania).”Page 17 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
360 Painting, LLC v. Chshelokovskiy, et al.
pending
Brought by the franchisor · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) · filed 2025-05-07 · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia · 3:25-cv-00032
“… (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00032).”Page 14 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
360 Painting, LLC v. Gilliam, et al.
pending
Brought by the franchisor · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) · filed 2025-05-07 · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia · 3:25-cv-00033
“… (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00033).”Page 15 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Extraordinary Brands, LLC v. Kristin Watson
pending
Brought by the franchisor · Extraordinary Brands, LLC · filed 2025-12-03 · Circuit Court for the County of Albemarle, Commonwealth of Virginia · CL25002360-00
“… filed December 3, 2025, Circuit Court for the County of Albemarle, Commonwealth of Virginia, Case No. CL25002360-00.”Page 14 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Kristin Watson v. Paul Flick, Carter Purves, AE Capital, LLC, Extraordinary Brands, LLC, Purvelo Franchising, LLC and Purvelo, Inc.
pending
AE Capital, LLC (PSB's parent), with Paul Flick (our CEO), Extraordinary Brands, LLC and affiliate Purvelo Franchising, LLC · filed 2025-07-31 · Circuit Court for the County of Albemarle, Commonwealth of Virginia · CL250001455-00
“… filed July 31, 2025, Circuit Court for the County of Albemarle, Commonwealth of Virginia, Case No. CL250001455-00.”Page 14 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Premium Service Brands, LLC v. Glenn A. Misiph
pending
Brought by the franchisor · Premium Service Brands, LLC (PSB) · filed 2025-03-15 · Circuit Court for the City of Charlottesville, Commonwealth of Virginia · CL25000445-00
“… (Circuit Court for the City of Charlottesville, Commonwealth of Virginia, Case No. CL25000445-00).”Page 16 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Willett v. Window Gang, LLC and Paul Flick
pending
Brought by a franchisee · Window Gang, LLC (our affiliate) and Paul Flick · filed 2025-05-29 · U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia · 3:25-cv-00044
“… (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00044).”Page 14 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Rooterman, LLC v. Klodian Belegu, et al.
pending
Brought by the franchisor · Rooterman, LLC (PSB's subsidiary, our affiliate) · filed 2024-12-05 · U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts · 1:24cv- 13015
“… (U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Case No. 1:24cv- 13015). On December 5, 2024, PSB’s subsidiary Rooterman, LLC filed a lawsuit and sought a preliminary injunction against former franchisee Klodian”Page 16 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
360 Painting, LLC v. Glenn A. Misiph et. al.
pending
Brought by the franchisor · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate), with Premium Service Brands, LLC (parent) and Paul Flick in Glenn Misiph et. al. v. 360 Painting, LLC et. al. · filed 2022-09-27 · U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts · 3:22-cv-00056-NKM; 1:22-cv-11778-AK
“… (U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, Case No. 3:22-cv-00056-NKM).”Page 15 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

Concluded (12)

Rooterman, LLC v. Mike Mehenni and Finish Connection, Inc.
judgment
Brought by the franchisor · Rooterman, LLC (PSB's subsidiary, our affiliate) · filed 2025-03-25 · U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts · 1:25cv-10701
“… (U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Case No. 1:25cv-10701).”Page 17 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “the Court entered a default judgment on December 23, 2025 awarding Rooterman injunctive relief and damages of $288,579.27 with interest accruing.”
Rooterman, LLC v. Klodian Belegu, et al.
dismissed
Brought by the franchisor · Rooterman, LLC (PSB's subsidiary, our affiliate) · filed 2024-12-16 · American Arbitration Association, Boston Office · 012400090057
“Separate from the preliminary injunction matter, in Rooterman, LLC v. Klodian Belegu, et al. (American Arbitration Association, Boston Office, Case No. 012400090057), on December 16, 2024, PSB’s subsidiary Rooterman, LLC filed an arbitration case against the”Page 17 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “Thus, the arbitration was dismissed. Mason v. Premium Service Brands, LLC, ProLift Doors Franchise, LLC, and Paul Flick (Case No. CV- 2026-01080, Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania).”
In the Matter of 360 Painting, LLC, and Paul Flick
concluded
Government or regulatory action · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) and Paul Flick · filed 2023-04-19 · Securities Commissioner of Maryland · 2022-0226
“… Administrative Proceeding Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland, Case No. 2022-0226.”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
In the matter of determining whether there has been a violation of the Franchise Investment Protection Act of Washington by: 360 Painting, LLC, and In the matter of determining whether there has been a violation of the Franchise Investment Protection Act of Washington by: Pro-Lift Doors Franchise, L
concluded
Government or regulatory action · 360 Painting, LLC and Pro-Lift Doors Franchise, LLC (our affiliates) · filed 2022-10-04 · State of Washington Department of Financial Institutions Securities Division · S-22-3399-22-CO01
“In the matter of determining whether there has been a violation of the Franchise Investment Protection Act of Washington by: 360 Painting, LLC, and In the matter of determining whether there has been a violation of the Franchise Investment Protection Act of”Page 20 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
360 Painting, LLC v. The DeGregorio, LLC, et al.
settled
Brought by the franchisor · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) · filed 2021-08-27 · U.S. N.D. Ill., East. Div. · 1:21-cv-04577
“… (U.S. N.D. Ill., East. Div., Case # 1:21-cv-04577). Filing date: August 27, 2021. 360 Painting, LLC filed a Complaint against former franchisee Greg DeGregorio and several associated corporate entities based”Page 18 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The parties entered into a settlement of all claims, with neither party admitting fault or liability, on December 24, 2021, pursuant to which 360 Painting paid $21,000.”
Commonwealth of Virginia, ex. rel. State Corporation Commission v. 360 Painting, LLC
settled
Government or regulatory action · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) · filed 2021-03-02 · Virginia State Corporation Commission · SEC-2020-00055
“In the matter of Commonwealth of Virginia, ex. rel. State Corporation Commission v. 360 Painting, LLC, No. SEC-2020-00055, investigation by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.”Page 20 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
In the Matter of 360 Painting, LLC
concluded
Government or regulatory action · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) · filed 2020-05-22 · Illinois Attorney General’s Office · 20-AVC-F001
“… No. 20-AVC-F001, investigation by Illinois Attorney General’s Office. In January 2020, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office began an investigation of potential violations of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act by 360”Page 19 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Deborah Carreno v. 360 Painting, LLC, et al.
settled
Brought by a franchisee · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) · filed 2019-11-22 · U.S. District Court, Southern District of California · 19cv2239-LAB-BGS
“… (U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, Case No. 19cv2239-LAB-BGS).”Page 18 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The parties entered into a settlement of all claims in November 2021, pursuant to which 360 Painting agreed to pay Plaintiff $57,500.”
Dispatch Technologies, Inc. v. Premium Service Brands, LLC
settled
Brought by a third party · Premium Service Brands, LLC (PSB) · filed 2019-03-29 · The Superior Court, Suffolk County, Trial Court of Massachusetts · 1984CV01003
“… (case #1984CV01003, The Superior Court, Suffolk County, Trial Court of Massachusetts, filed March 29, 2019).”Page 18 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The parties settled on May 20, 2019 with Premium Service Brands, LLC agreeing to pay $190,000 to mutually terminate the contract and be able to pursue a new CRM vendor.”
YP, LLC d/b/a yellowpages.com, LLC v. 360 Painting, LLC
settled
Brought by a third party · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) · filed 2017-07-17 · Superior Court of Dekalb County, State of Georgia · 17CV7398
“… (case # 17CV7398, Superior Court of Dekalb County, State of Georgia, filed July 17, 2017).”Page 18 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The parties settled all claims with 360 Painting, LLC agreeing to pay (via installments) $21,000 of the alleged $37,765.19 outstanding principal account balance due, and the lawsuits were mutually dismissed on August 27, 2018.”
In the Matter of 360 Painting, LLC f.k.a. 360 Painting, Inc., and Paul Flick
concluded
Government or regulatory action · 360 Painting, LLC (our affiliate) and Paul Flick · filed 2016-08-18 · Securities Commissioner of Maryland · 2015-0477
“… Administrative Proceeding Before the Securities Commissioner of Maryland, Case No. 2015-0477, as modified by Order Modifying Consent Order dated January 4, 2017.”Page 19 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
MMG-360 LLC, et al. v. Paul Flick, Home Service Franchising, Inc., 360 Painting LLC, Maintenance Made Simple LLC, et al.
settled
360 Painting LLC (our affiliate) and related entities, with Paul Flick · filed 2011-04-06 · Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Ohio · CV-11-752725
“MMG-360 LLC, et al. v. Paul Flick, Home Service Franchising, Inc., 360 Painting LLC, Maintenance Made Simple LLC, et al.”Page 18 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “the parties signed a formal settlement agreement dated May 26, 2020 under which Defendants paid $100,000 to Plaintiffs on June 2, 2020 in exchange for full general releases.” (page 19)

Status not stated in the filing (1)

Pro-Lift Doors Franchise, LLC v. Arukah LLC et al.
Brought by the franchisor · Pro-Lift Doors Franchise, LLC (PSB's subsidiary, our affiliate) · filed 2025-11-03 · U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia · 3:25-cv-00087-JHY-JCH
“… (U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Case No. 3:25-cv-00087-JHY-JCH).”Page 18 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

Officers and directors (individuals, not the company)

Pending (1)

CHNC I, LLC v. Clean Juice Franchising, LLC, CJ Fresh Holdings, LLC, Landon Eckles, Caitlyn Eckles, David Cuff, Tripp Setliff and Collin Eckles
pending
Brought by a franchisee · David Cuff (PSB Chief Development Officer, Item 2) · Circuit Court for the County of Oakland, Michigan · 2024-211191-CB
“… (Case No. 2024-211191-CB, Circuit Court for the County of Oakland, Michigan).”Page 17 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

Item 3 lists the litigation the franchisor must disclose; a matter against a parent, an affiliate or a named officer is not a matter against the franchisor, and pending claims are allegations, not findings.

Disclosure signals that moved the score

How this shows up in the verdict

Multiple fraud and breach of contract lawsuits against franchisor and CEO Paul Flick across affiliated brands (360 Painting, Window Gang, RooterMan) suggests systemic compliance issues
Litigation involves franchise registration/disclosure law violations, suggesting franchisor has knowingly misrepresented material facts to franchisees

The verdict grade is FranchiseVerdict's editorial assessment across SBA loan performance, unit growth, revenue and disclosure signals. It is not investment advice.

Before you weigh a lawsuit

How to read Item 3

A franchisor must disclose pending actions and any material civil action involving the franchise relationship, plus convictions or civil judgments for fraud, unfair or deceptive practices, or franchise-law violations, going back ten years. A case the franchisor brought against a franchisee counts too. Item 3 does not include every dispute: settled claims below the materiality line and matters resolved in private arbitration can be absent.

Questions worth asking current and former franchisees, using the contact list in Item 20:

Were you, or anyone you know in the system, party to a dispute with the franchisor?
Was it resolved by settlement, arbitration or a court, and on what terms?
Has the number of disputes gone up or down since you signed?

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