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Regulatory Securities Class Action

Zillow Securities Fraud Class Action

Analysis based on 30 articles · First reported Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Sentiment
-40
Attention
3
Articles
30
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

Zillow's stock has experienced significant declines, including a 17% drop in February 2026, due to legal and regulatory risks. The ongoing litigation and antitrust scrutiny may continue to pressure Zillow's stock and increase legal expenses, impacting its EBITDA margins.

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Event Summary

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Zillow Group, Inc. alleging that the company made false and misleading statements regarding its agreement with Redfin Corporation. The complaint claims that Zillow characterized the $100 million payment to Redfin as a partnership, but it was actually an acquisition of Redfin's business, exposing Zillow to heightened antitrust scrutiny. The United States — Federal Trade Commission filed an antitrust complaint in September 2025, and a federal judge rejected Zillow's motion to dismiss in May 2026. Zillow's stock dropped significantly on multiple dates, including a 17% decline in February 2026 after the CFO disclosed increased legal expenses. Multiple law firms, including Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, Kahn Swick & Foti, and Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, are representing investors. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 10, 2026.

Key Actions
94 Kahn Swick & Foti filed class action Zillow
94 Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP filed lawsuit Zillow
90 United States — Federal Trade Commission filed complaint Zillow
86 Zillow failed disclose information
85 United States — United States District Court for the Western District of Washington rejected request Zillow
82 Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC filed class action lawsuit Zillow
81 United States — United States District Court for the Western District of Washington rejected request Redfin
80 Zillow entered agreement Redfin
79 United States — Federal Trade Commission sued Redfin
60 Zillow downplayed legal exposure
Entities Involved
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Zillow
Zillow is the defendant in a securities class action and faces an FTC antitrust lawsuit. The company's stock dropped significantly, and it faces increased legal expenses and regulatory risks.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -60.0
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United States — Federal Trade Commission
The FTC filed an antitrust complaint against Zillow and Redfin, alleging an illegal agreement to suppress competition. The lawsuit is ongoing.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Redfin
Redfin received a $100 million payment from Zillow and is also a defendant in the FTC antitrust lawsuit. The agreement with Zillow is central to the allegations.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -30.0
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United States — United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
The court is presiding over the securities class action and the FTC antitrust case. It rejected Zillow's motion to dismiss.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
This law firm announced the class action and is representing investors on a contingency fee basis.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP
This law firm filed the class action and is seeking lead plaintiff role. It has a track record of large recoveries.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Kahn Swick & Foti
This law firm is involved in the securities class action, offering free case evaluations through ClaimsFiler.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Charles Foti
Charles C. Foti, Jr. is a partner at Kahn Swick & Foti and former Louisiana Attorney General, involved in the case.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Lewis Kahn
Lewis Kahn is the managing partner at Kahn Swick & Foti, contact for investors regarding the lawsuit.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Thomson Reuters — Reuters
Thomson Reuters — Reuters reported on the court's rejection of the motion to dismiss, contributing to a stock decline.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Peretz Bronstein
Founding partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, quoted in the press release.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nathan Miller
Client Relations Manager at Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, listed as a contact.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Adam McCall
Contact at Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP for the class action.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
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
Zillow competitor ↔ Redfin Zillow competes directly with Redfin, with both firms facing a joint FTC antitrust lawsuit initiated in September 2025 o
Zillow related ↔ United States — United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Zillow related ↔ Kahn Swick & Foti
United States — Federal Trade Commission related ↔ Redfin
Redfin related ↔ United States — United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Redfin related ↔ Kahn Swick & Foti
United States — United States District Court for the Western District of Washington related ↔ Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC related ↔ Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC co-counsel ↔ Kahn Swick & Foti Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC frequently collaborates with Kahn Swick & Foti as co-counsel on numerous securities c
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC related ↔ Charles Foti
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC related ↔ Lewis Kahn
Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP related ↔ Kahn Swick & Foti
Kahn Swick & Foti related ↔ Charles Foti
Kahn Swick & Foti related ↔ Lewis Kahn
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