The Court Kills Homie
Flawless victory for the defendants. What can we learn from it?
I have been following the Homie v. NAR case since it was filed, writing about it first here and then about the motions to dismiss here. Well, the court just issued its ruling on the motions to dismiss and… murdered Homie. The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on pretty much all counts. This is what you would call total victory.
I admit I am surprised. I thought Homie made a very decent case, and this lawsuit could be the next important shoe to drop. Guess I got that one wrong! That’s how it is with litigation—you never know how things will actually turn out.
I thought it worth taking another look here but with a bifurcated approach. If this decision stands because Homie doesn’t appeal it, or loses on appeal, then there are consequences flowing from that. If, on the other hand, Homie does appeal to the Tenth Circuit, I thought we could look at what will be important in that.
As always, this is edutainment and industry analysis, not legal advice. Please consult your attorney for that.