With which court did Corcoran and the other defendants file a petition?

According to Corcoran's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Anywhere and other defendants filed a petition with the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on April 12, 2023, seeking an interlocutory appeal regarding class certification. The Seventh Circuit subsequently denied this petition on May 24, 2023. An interlocutory appeal is an appeal of a non-final order, which requires permission from the appellate court.

This legal action is part of a larger context of litigation involving real estate commissions and antitrust claims, as detailed in Item 3 of the FDD. The fact that Corcoran's parent company, Anywhere, sought an appeal indicates the significance of the class certification decision and its potential impact on the company.

For a prospective Corcoran franchisee, this highlights the importance of understanding the legal landscape in which the franchise operates. While Corcoran itself may not be directly involved in the lawsuit, the outcome of such litigation involving its parent company could have implications for the brand and its franchisees. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to discuss these legal matters with Corcoran's management to fully understand the potential risks and how they are being managed.