Compass files US antitrust suit against California real estate data platform
( October 16, 2026, 19:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The California Regional Multiple Listing Service has adopted anticompetitive rules that restrict access to residential real estate data vital for brokers, Compass Inc. said in a lawsuit filed in US District Court for the Central District of California. "CRMLS and its co-conspirators have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in harm to Compass and its agents, in addition to the immense harm CRMLS has caused to homeowners," Compass said in a complaint alleging violations of state and federal antitrust laws.See attached document....
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