"In the motion, NWMLS indicated that in addition to answering Compass's complaint, it also intends to assert counterclaims, if the judge does not grant its motion to dismiss the suit. NWMLS did not specify what issues it plans to address or allegations it plans to make in a potential countersuit. NWMLS did not return HousingWire's request for comment. In an emailed response, a Compass spokesperson called the filing a routine procedural matter related to the schedule,"
"The court has not yet ruled on the pending motion to dismiss, and it would be premature to comment or speculate on what any position NWMLS may or may not take in the future, the spokesperson wrote. Our position remains that we believe our case has merit, and we look forward to presenting our case in court. We don't have additional information to share at this time."
NWMLS filed a motion indicating it may assert counterclaims if the judge denies its motion to dismiss Compass's antitrust suit. NWMLS declined to specify the issues or allegations it might raise and did not respond to a request for comment. Compass described the filing as a routine procedural matter related to the schedule and said it does not change the substance of the case. The court has not ruled on the motion to dismiss. Compass brought the suit in April alleging NWMLS is a monopolist and a combination of competing brokers over its listing policy. NWMLS argues it has no duty to deal with Compass and seeks dismissal.
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