American Platinum Remodeling: Lawsuit & Judgment History (NJ Superior Court)
Between 2015 and 2026, American Platinum Remodeling LLC and its owner Gregory Donofrio have been named in 12+ civil lawsuits in NJ Superior Court — six filed by homeowners and six by vendors, subcontractors, and former legal counsel. Seven money judgments have been docketed naming Donofrio personally as debtor, totaling $466,073 in recorded amounts. Two judgments remain outstanding and unsatisfied as of May 2026: a $83,875 judgment in favor of homeowner Crystal Oliver (J-039270-25), and an American Express personal credit judgment (J-075979-22). All records are independently verifiable through the NJ Courts public access system.
NJ Superior Court · Public Records
Homeowner lawsuits filed
Seven civil lawsuits filed by homeowners and former clients against American Platinum Remodeling, LLC and/or Gregory Donofrio in NJ Superior Court between 2015 and 2026. Retrieved from the NJ Courts Civil Case Public Access system.
Docket · MRS-L-001427-26
Gerbino et al. v. American Platinum Remodeling et al.
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Court: Superior Court of NJ, Morris County, Law Division
Filed: June 12, 2026
Plaintiffs: Paul Gerbino and Rachel Cohen, individually and as parents and natural guardians of Sarah Gerbino, an infant
Counts alleged: Breach of contract; negligence; negligence — personal injury (Rachel Cohen); negligence — personal injury (Sarah Gerbino, infant); NJ Consumer Fraud Act violations
Damages claimed: Construction-related damages ≥$915,000 (excl. personal injury claims); treble damages sought under CFA
Key allegations: Repeated roof leaks causing extensive water damage; hazardous black mold (Stachybotrys) from latent PEX plumbing leak; mold exposure throughout Rachel Cohen's pregnancy resulting in premature birth of Sarah Gerbino; project abandonment Dec. 2024; substandard materials; unlicensed subcontractors; permit and inspection misrepresentations
Docket · ESX-L-005719-25
Lovelace v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Essex County, Law Division
Filed: July 30, 2025
Plaintiffs: Eric Lovelace and Nathallia Pryce
Counts alleged: Breach of contract; negligence; NJ Consumer Fraud Act violations; unjust enrichment; conversion
Docket · ESX-L-002437-24
Wilson v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Essex County, Law Division
Filed: April 8, 2024
Plaintiff: Shatanna Wilson
Claims: Underlying claims not yet retrieved from docket
Docket · UNN-L-003766-23
Oliver v. D'Onofrio
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County, Law Division
Filed: November 14, 2023
Plaintiff: Crystal Oliver
Outcome: $83,875 judgment entered April 2, 2025 (J-039270-25, currently outstanding and unsatisfied — see Money Judgments)
Docket · ESX-L-001645-23
Jones v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Essex County, Law Division
Filed: March 10, 2023
Plaintiff: Shaun Jones
Claims: Underlying claims not yet retrieved from docket
Docket · UNN-L-002332-20
Namroud v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County, Law Division
Filed: July 22, 2020
Plaintiff: Rafi Namroud
Procedural history: Arbitration award against APR and Donofrio personally (Consumer Fraud Act violations, commingling of personal and business finances, corporate veil pierced); APR demanded trial de novo; confidential settlement reached prior to trial
Docket · UNN-L-000608-16
American Platinum Remodeling v. Czarniecki
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County, Law Division
Filed: October 5, 2015
Parties: APR sued homeowner Maria Czarniecki; counterclaim resulted in judgment against APR and Donofrio
Outcome: $343,460.72 judgment entered April 26, 2018 in favor of Czarniecki (J-071781-18, satisfied December 11, 2018 after five writs of execution — see Money Judgments)
Source: NJ Superior Court Civil Case Public Access. All docket numbers are independently verifiable through the NJ Courts public access system. Gerbino case added June 16, 2026; all other cases retrieved May 27, 2026.
NJ Superior Court · Public Records
Vendor, Subcontractor & Counsel Lawsuits
Six civil lawsuits filed by vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, and former counsel against American Platinum Remodeling, LLC and/or Gregory Donofrio in NJ Superior Court, primarily for non-payment. Retrieved from the NJ Courts Civil Case Public Access system.
Docket · ESX-L-003162-26
Genova Burns LLC v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Essex County, Law Division
Filed:
Plaintiff: Genova Burns LLC (law firm)
Subject Matter: Suit by APR's own former counsel for unpaid legal fees
Docket · UNN-DC-023327-25
JW Construction v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County, Special Civil Part
Filed:
Plaintiff: JW Construction (subcontractor)
Claims: Non-payment for work performed; underlying details not yet retrieved from docket
Docket · MON-DC-010090-24
Rudd v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Monmouth County, Special Civil Part
Filed:
Plaintiff: Rudd
Claims: Underlying claims not yet retrieved from docket
Docket · UNN-DC-003293-23
NJ Touch of Elegance v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County, Special Civil Part
Filed:
Plaintiff: NJ Touch of Elegance (vendor)
Claims: Underlying claims not yet retrieved from docket
Docket · UNN-DC-004557-21
New Life Carpentry v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County, Special Civil Part
Filed:
Plaintiff: New Life Carpentry (subcontractor)
Claims: Underlying claims not yet retrieved from docket
Docket · WRN-L-000359-21
Blue Ridge Lumber v. American Platinum Remodeling
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Warren County, Law Division
Filed:
Plaintiff: Blue Ridge Lumber Company (materials supplier)
Outcome: $38,737.38 judgment entered March 31, 2022 (J-040729-22, satisfied June 13, 2022 — see Money Judgments)
Source: NJ Superior Court Civil Case Public Access. All docket numbers are independently verifiable through the NJ Courts public access system. Case retrieval date: May 27, 2026.
NJ Statewide Judgment Search
Money Judgments — $466,073+ Recorded
Seven docketed money judgments naming Gregory Donofrio as debtor — five involving American Platinum Remodeling, LLC and two personal credit card matters. In every judgment involving APR, Donofrio is named personally alongside the LLC. Total recorded amount across judgments with verified dollar figures: $466,073.10 (three additional judgments lacked publicly listed amounts).
Outstanding Judgments
Judgment · J-039270-25
Oliver v. American Platinum Remodeling & D'Onofrio
Amount: $83,875.00 (plus $290 court costs)
Filed: · Entered:
Creditor: Crystal Oliver
Debtors: American Platinum Remodeling LLC and Gregory D'Onofrio (personally)
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County (related docket UNN-L-003766-23)
Enforcement: Writ of Execution issued April 28, 2025; judgment remains unsatisfied
Judgment · J-075979-22
American Express National Bank v. Donofrio
Filed:
Creditor: American Express National Bank
Debtor: Gregory T. Donofrio (personally)
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County (related docket UNN-L-002411-17)
Nature: Personal credit card debt judgment
Satisfied/Settled Judgments (Chronological)
Judgment · J-143687-17
Clapcich v. Donofrio
Filed:
Creditor: Clapcich
Debtor: Gregory Donofrio (personally)
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Somerset County (related docket SOM-L-001249-16)
Judgment · J-144437-17
Lin v. Donofrio
Filed:
Creditor: Lin
Debtor: Gregory Donofrio (personally)
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Morris County (related docket MRS-L-000377-16)
Judgment · J-071781-18
Czarniecki v. American Platinum Remodeling & Donofrio
Amount Paid: $343,460.72
Filed: · Entered: · Satisfied:
Creditor: Maria Czarniecki
Debtors: American Platinum Remodeling and Gregory Donofrio (personally)
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County (related docket UNN-L-000608-16)
Enforcement History: Five Writs of Execution issued May 11, 2018 before satisfaction
Judgment · J-046521-19
Discover Bank v. Donofrio
Filed:
Creditor: Discover Bank
Debtor: Gregory T. Donofrio (personally)
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Union County (related docket UNN-L-002619-18)
Nature: Personal credit card debt judgment
Judgment · J-040729-22
Blue Ridge Lumber v. American Platinum Remodeling & Donofrio
Amount Paid: $38,737.38 ($35,766.86 principal + $899.42 costs + $191.10 interest + $1,880 attorney fees)
Filed: · Entered: · Satisfied:
Creditor: Blue Ridge Lumber Company
Debtors: American Platinum Remodeling and Gregory Donofrio (personally)
Court: Superior Court of NJ, Warren County (related docket WRN-L-000359-21)
Enforcement History: No writs issued; satisfied within ~2.5 months
Source: NJ Superior Court Civil Judgment & Order Docket. All judgment numbers are independently verifiable through the NJ Courts statewide judgment search. Search performed: May 27, 2026.