Keller Williams wins an antitrust lawsuit
Briefly

Keller Williams was dismissed from Homie's lawsuit with prejudice, preventing any re-filing, while claims against other defendants remain in play. The suit alleges that Homie suffered due to anticompetitive practices by Keller Williams and others, claiming financial harm as an excluded competitor. Homie, operating as a flat-fee brokerage, states that its listings were boycotted by traditional brokers due to lower compensation offers. In response, Keller Williams dismissed the claims as opportunistic, citing previous antitrust lawsuits related to their practices. Meanwhile, Homie has also voluntarily dismissed one defendant from the suit without prejudice.
Keller Williams was dismissed with prejudice, barring Homie from refiling the suit, yet claims against other defendants remain unresolved.
In its complaint, Homie alleges harm from NAR and brokerage defendants' anticompetitive practices that foreclosed its competition in the market.
Homie contends traditional brokers boycotted its listings due to offering lower compensation to buyer agents, impacting its financial state.
Keller Williams argues that Homie's lawsuit merely attempts to leverage previous antitrust actions rather than addressing a genuine conspiracy.
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