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Taylor v. Zillow Group et al
Filed
2024
Jurisdiction
Western District of Washington
Plaintiff Firm
TBD
Next Milestone
Court ruling on motion to dismiss expected Q2 2026
Plaintiffs allege Zillow's Premier Agent program and mortgage referral arrangements violate RESPA's anti-kickback provisions, as Zillow allegedly receives undisclosed fees for steering consumers to affiliated lenders
Plaintiffs filed opposition to Zillow's motion to dismiss on March 31, 2026. Case is actively litigated. If successful, could reshape how real estate portals monetize mortgage referrals.
Taylor v. Zillow Filed
2024RESPA kickback complaint filed against Zillow in Western District of Washington
Zillow Files MTD
2025Zillow files motion to dismiss all claims
Plaintiffs Oppose MTD
March 31, 2026Plaintiffs file opposition brief; case remains active
Court Ruling on MTD
Q2 2026 (est.)Court expected to rule on Zillow's motion to dismiss
Category
Platform & Tech LitigationZillow steers buyers to Zillow-affiliated Flex agents, taking up to 40% commission without disclosure
Category
Platform & Tech LitigationZillow illegally steers business to Zillow Home Loans by tying agent referrals to lending products
Category
Platform & Tech LitigationZillow's Flex referral program allegedly steers homebuyers to Zillow-affiliated agents and Zillow Home Loans through undisclosed financial incentives; RESPA violations for compelling agents to steer buyers toward Zillow Home Loans
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