Regulatory class action lawsuit

Federal Trade Commission Sues Zillow and Redfin

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026

Sentiment

-40

Attention

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Market Impact

Direct

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Market Impact

The lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin by the United States===Federal Trade Commission, coupled with the Rosen Law Firm's class action, signals increased regulatory scrutiny in the online real estate sector. This event has already caused a significant drop in Zillow's stock, indicating negative investor sentiment and potential financial repercussions for both companies.

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Event Summary

The United States===Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, alleging an illegal agreement to suppress competition in the rental advertising market. This action, announced on September 30, 2025, claims that Zillow and Redfin unlawfully eliminated Redfin as a competitor in the market for placing rental housing advertisements on internet listing services. Following this news, Zillow's Class C stock experienced a 4.6% decline on October 1, 2025. In response, Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims and preparing a class action lawsuit on behalf of Zillow shareholders who may have suffered losses due to allegedly misleading business information.

Key Actions

95 United States===Federal Trade Commission sued for illegal agreement to suppress rental advertising competition Zillow

90 United States===Federal Trade Commission sued for illegal agreement to suppress rental advertising competition Redfin

85 Rosen Law Firm preparing class action lawsuit on behalf of shareholders Zillow

80 Zillow stock price fell 4.6%

Entities Involved

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Zillow

Zillow is being sued by the United States===Federal Trade Commission for an alleged illegal agreement with Redfin to suppress rental advertising competition. This has led to a 4.6% drop in Zillow's Class C stock and a class action lawsuit by Rosen Law Firm on behalf of its shareholders.

Importance 90 Sentiment -60

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United States===Federal Trade Commission

The United States===Federal Trade Commission initiated the lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, alleging an unlawful agreement to suppress competition in rental advertising. This action demonstrates the United States===Federal Trade Commission's role in market regulation and consumer protection.

Importance 80 Sentiment 20

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Redfin

Redfin is also being sued by the United States===Federal Trade Commission for an alleged illegal agreement with Zillow to suppress rental advertising competition. This event negatively impacts Redfin's reputation and market position.

Importance 70 Sentiment -40

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Rosen Law Firm

Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against Zillow and is preparing a class action lawsuit on behalf of Zillow shareholders. This firm specializes in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.

Importance 60 Sentiment 30

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Philip Kim

Philip Kim, an attorney at Rosen Law Firm, is a contact for investors interested in joining the prospective class action against Zillow.

Importance 20 Sentiment 10

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Lawrence Rosen

Lawrence Rosen, a founding partner of Rosen Law Firm, is mentioned as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar, highlighting the firm's expertise in securities class actions.

Importance 20 Sentiment 10

Relationships

Philip Kim related ↔ Rosen Law Firm

Lawrence Rosen related ↔ Rosen Law Firm

Zillow related ↔ Redfin

United States===Federal Trade Commission related ↔ Zillow

United States===Federal Trade Commission related ↔ Redfin

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