What is the current status of Phillips v. NAR?

The Phillips v. NAR case is currently Settled with a settlement amount of Absorbed into NAR global settlement ($418M).

Who filed Phillips v. NAR?

Phillips v. NAR was filed by Multiple plaintiff firms in Federal court (consolidated with Sitzer/Burnett for settlement).

How much is the settlement in Phillips v. NAR?

The settlement amount in Phillips v. NAR is Absorbed into NAR global settlement ($418M).

Am I eligible for compensation from Phillips v. NAR?

Eligibility for compensation depends on whether you bought or sold a home during the class period and in the affected jurisdiction. Check the case details for specific eligibility requirements or consult with the settlement administrator.

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Phillips v. NAR

Phillips v. National Association of REALTORS®

SettledAbsorbed into NAR global settlement ($418M)NAR Commission Antitrust

Quick Facts

Filed

December 2023

Jurisdiction

Federal court (consolidated with Sitzer/Burnett for settlement)

Plaintiff Firm

Multiple plaintiff firms

Key Issue

'Copycat' lawsuit filed after Sitzer/Burnett verdict; alleged identical antitrust violations in buyer-broker commission practices

Industry Impact

Consolidated into NAR's global settlement strategy; claims resolved through same settlement fund and process as Sitzer/Burnett

Settlement Information

This case has been settled.

Settlement Amount

Absorbed into NAR global settlement ($418M)

Settlement Date

March 2024

Claim Deadline

November 15, 2024

Estimated Payout

Combined with Sitzer/Burnett settlement; estimated $500-$2,000 per transaction

Eligibility Criteria

Transaction Period

Home sales nationwide between 2019-2024 involving NAR member brokerages

Geographic Scope

Nationwide

Covered Brokerages

NAR member brokerages

Industry Practice Changes

Covered by NAR global settlement injunctive relief (elimination of mandatory buyer-broker commission offers, enhanced consumer disclosures)

Claims Period Closed

The deadline to file a claim for this settlement has passed. No new claims can be submitted.

Case Timeline

Key events and milestones in this case

Case Filed

December 2023

Phillips v. National Association of REALTORS® filed in Federal court (consolidated with Sitzer/Burnett for settlement)

Settlement Reached

March 2024

Settlement agreement reached for Absorbed into NAR global settlement ($418M)

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