Lutz Homebuyer Lawsuit Dismissed — RISMedia
By: Claudia Larsen | Published: 2025-07-15 22:31:00 | Source: www.rismedia.com
A U.S. District Court Judge in Florida has dismissed the homebuyer commission lawsuit Lutz v. HomeServices of America.
In a filing from Judge K. Michael Moore today, the lawsuit—which also named Douglas Elliman as a defendant—was ordered closed following the dismissal of the plaintiffs second amended complaint.
“We believe the Court reached the right decision in granting the motion to dismiss the Lutz case, and we appreciate the Court’s thoughtful and well-reasoned opinion,” said HomeServices President & CEO Chris Kelly in an email to RISMedia.
The complaint from plaintiff James Lutz and others was dismissed with prejudice on one count and without prejudice on three other counts.
“While some state law claims were dismissed without…