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Regulatory securities fraud

Pomerantz Investigates Zillow Securities Fraud

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026

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The market is impacted by the ongoing investigation into Zillow for alleged securities fraud and unlawful business practices, which has led to significant drops in Zillow's stock price. The lawsuit by the United States — Federal Trade Commission against Zillow and Redfin also highlights regulatory scrutiny in the online rental advertising market.

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Pomerantz LLP is investigating Zillow for alleged securities fraud and unlawful business practices. This investigation follows two significant events: a report by RA Capital Management on March 5, 2024, alleging premature revenue recognition issues in Zillow's Flex model, which caused Zillow's stock to fall by 4.97%; and a lawsuit filed by the United States — Federal Trade Commission on September 30, 2025, against Zillow and Redfin for an unlawful agreement that eliminated Redfin as a competitor in the online rental housing advertising market, leading to another 4.63% drop in Zillow's stock price. Pomerantz LLP is seeking to represent investors affected by these developments.

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Zillow competitor Redfin Zillow competes directly with Redfin, with both firms facing a joint FTC antitrust lawsuit initiated in September 2025 o
Zillow defendant United States — Federal Trade Commission Zillow is the defendant in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission over an alleged unlawful agreement
Redfin defendant United States — Federal Trade Commission Redfin is currently facing an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission over an alleged illegal agreement
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