A Portland homebuyer has filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit against Zillow, alleging the Seattle-based real estate giant uses deceptive practices that inflate commissions and home prices.
The lawsuit, filed Friday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, accuses Zillow of violating consumer protection laws, the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and unjust enrichment statutes.
Plaintiff Alucard Taylor, who purchased a home in Portland in July 2022, claims he was misled by Zillow’s website design…