How did the Paul Austin and Tenisha Tate-Austin appraisal bias lawsuit conclude?

• A. with a dismissal for lack of standing
• B. with a verdict against plaintiffs
• C. with a settlement between the parties
• D. with a court ruling in favor of plaintiffs

Answer: (C)

Settlements are a common way bias and housing-discrimination lawsuits are resolved because they let parties avoid the risks and costs of a full trial and tailor terms that address concerns without a judicial ruling. In this case, Paul Austin and Tenisha Tate-Austin reached a settlement with the other side, so the dispute ended without a court decision on liability. The terms of settlements often include some compensation and commitments to changes in appraisal practices or additional oversight, and they’re frequently confidential. So the outcome was not a dismissal for lack of standing, not a verdict against the plaintiffs, and not a court ruling in their favor.