Supreme Court of Connecticut
Lopez v. William Raveis Real Estate, Inc.
April 19, 2022343 Conn. 31
Summary
The court held that the real estate salesperson's statements, considered in context, indicated an impermissible preference based on the plaintiff's use of Section 8 assistance. It ordered judgment for the plaintiff on liability under the statement-based housing-discrimination provision, held the broker vicariously liable, and held that the property owners were not vicariously liable because the salesperson was their independent contractor. The case was remanded for determination of damages and other relief.