Jury sides with home sellers in commissions trial
After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury ruled for the plaintiffs in the landmark Sitzer/Burnett trial, awarding nearly $1.8 billion.
Updated November 17, 2023
Austin Alonzo
Austin is a freelance reporter based in Kansas City, Missouri. As a journalist and editor, he has covered stories across a variety of industries including business, government and agriculture.
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