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Rosen Law Firm reminded Zillow Group Inc. investors of an Aug. 10 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities class action alleging the company misrepresented its agreement with Redfin Corp. as a partnership when it was an acquisition.
"The complaint alleges that Zillow's agreement with Redfin was not a partnership but rather an acquisition of Redfin's business, exposing the company to heightened antitrust liability," the firm said in a statement Wednesday.
The lawsuit, first filed by Rosen Law Firm, covers purchasers of Zillow Class A and Class C common stock between Feb. 11, 2025, and May 7, 2026. The complaint alleges Zillow downplayed its legal exposure even after an antitrust lawsuit was filed, making statements about its business and operations materially false and misleading.
Zillow shares traded on the Nasdaq under tickers Z and ZG. The Aug. 10 lead plaintiff deadline means investors who suffered losses must petition the court by that date to serve as the representative party directing the litigation. A second law firm, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, also filed a related class action covering the same class period.
The class action centers on Zillow's arrangement with Redfin, a rival real estate marketplace. The US Department of Justice has increasingly scrutinized consolidation in the real estate technology sector, and any finding that Zillow misrepresented the nature of its Redfin deal could carry significant financial penalties. Investors will watch for further developments as the Aug. 10 deadline approaches and potential settlement discussions unfold.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
