Real estate in the courtroom

The portal alleges it was coerced into abandoning its listing standards in Chicagoland due to a partnership-driven “monopoly” and “group boycott” in the region.

The deal can proceed, at least for now, though a similar request is with an appeals court. Plus, three Batton defendants respond to an amended complaint.

NAR’s $52 million settlement in a related case is “a prototypical reverse auction,” according to an April 28 preliminary injunction request.

The deals are pending, with few details disclosed. Plus, Weichert negotiates with Batton plaintiffs; Compass rebuts NWMLS claims; TRD defamation suit dropped.

The brokerage giant and its subsidiaries have opted into Tuccori to resolve antitrust claims brought by homebuyers. The settlement amount was not disclosed.

The association will pay more than $52 million to resolve claims brought by homebuyers. Elliman, Anywhere, Real and others also chose to settle via Tuccori.

The holding company is not off the hook simply because its subsidiary, HomeServices of America, already settled a similar case, the court ruled.