Lisa Mailhot | November 4, 2024
Buyers
In a significant legal move, the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) has initiated a lawsuit against lockbox provider Supra and its parent company, Honeywell International, alleging they engaged in "intentional interference" with ORRA’s business relationships. In a bold legal battle, the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) has filed a lawsuit against Supra, a lockbox provider, and its parent company, Honeywell International, accusing them of "intentionally interfering" in ORRA’s business relationships. Allegedly, Supra used ORRA's confidential member list to coax ORRA members to switch to rival associations. This serious accusation could reshape member loyalty dynamics within real estate associations and challenges the integrity of vendor relationships.
According to the lawsuit, ORRA, which boasts over 20,000 members, had a longstanding partnership with Supra since 2006. However, when ORRA decided not to renew its lockbox services agreement with Supra in June 2024, things took a sharp turn. On July 8, Supra allegedly sent an email to ORRA’s entire member list, warning members of potential business disruptions, ultimately urging them to “associate with other entities.”
ORRA's complaint accuses Supra of:
One of the most alarming aspects of ORRA’s claim is the assertion that Supra’s email
“completely misrepresented ORRA and violated the Agreement by using the Confidential Information of ORRA,”
explicitly encouraging members to sever ties with ORRA.
In response, Honeywell denies all claims of improper conduct, emphasizing that Supra accessed member contact details legally through its billing platform, not ORRA’s database. According to Honeywell, the communication was part of Supra’s legitimate efforts to “protect or promote a pre-existing economic interest” in its lockbox services and did not involve “improper means.”
The legal complaints brought by ORRA include claims of:
If the court sides with ORRA, it could impose an injunction prohibiting Supra from accessing ORRA member information and mandate hefty damages, potentially reshaping how real estate vendors interact with association members.
The outcome of this case may set a precedent for real estate associations and the protection of member data in vendor partnerships. Whether you’re a seasoned Realtor or just starting out, loyalty and integrity within vendor relationships are crucial to long-term success.
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