ZoomInfo Right of Publicity Settlement: $30 Million

Settlement Case

Oct 31

Written By Info @ Class Action Connection

THIS CASE IS NOW ACTIVE!

How Do I Qualify? Check It Out👇!

If you’re a resident of California, Illinois, Indiana, or Nevada and someone has looked you up on ZoomInfo.com, you could have a check coming your way from a recent $30 million class action settlement – but you gotta file a claim!

Who Qualifies?
To qualify, you need to have lived in one of these states during specific periods:

California: Residents between January 9, 2020, and March 27, 2024
Illinois: Residents between April 15, 2020, and March 27, 2024
Indiana: Residents between March 27, 2022, and March 27, 2024
Nevada: Residents between March 27, 2022, and March 27, 2024

What’s the Payout?
Estimated payouts vary by state (based on court documents, but they may shift based on the final number of approved claims):

California: $108.43 – $216.86
Illinois: $145.93 – $291.85
Indiana: $740.77 – $1,481.54
Nevada: $971.24 – $1,942.47

What’s the Payout?
ZoomInfo has also committed to a critical change: it will no longer use any Class Member’s identity to market its products or services, putting a stop to using your information without permission.

What You Need to Do:
1️⃣ File a Claim (obviously!) to secure your share. Click here and get it done!
2️⃣ Deadline Alert: Make sure to file before November 4, 2024.

Please Note:
Whether it’s with CAC or on your own – submitting a claim form is the only way to receive payment. Please contact info@classactconnect.com for assistance in filing your Claim or if you have further questions.

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Disclaimer: You can file yourself without using a claims recovery service like Class Action Connection by calling 1-866-602-7871 or visiting www.zoominforightofpublicitysettlement.com. Claim forms are being delivered and are available online today. Class members need not sign up for a third-party service in order to participate in any monetary relief. No-cost assistance is available from the Class Administrator and Class Counsel during the claims-filing period. Class Action Connection can help file claims for you and address any questions and/or concerns along the way.

What is the background on this settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that ZoomInfo violated these laws by allegedly displaying individual’s identifying information on its website’s preview pages and offering to the searcher a free trial to ZoomInfo’s directory. These state laws permit damages for each violation of their right of publicity law.

The Court has not ruled in favor of either Plaintiffs or the Defendant. Instead, both sides have agreed to a settlement. By agreeing to the Settlement, the parties avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial, and if the Settlement is approved by the Court, Settlement Class Members who submit timely and valid claim forms will receive a Settlement Payment, as described in this Notice. Defendant denies all legal claims in this case. Plaintiffs and their lawyers think the proposed Settlement is best for everyone who is affected.

Who is eligible for this settlement?

You are a member of a Settlement Class if you are in one of the groups below:

California Settlement Class: You were a California resident whose name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time on ZoomInfo.com between January 9, 2020 and March 27, 2024.
Illinois Settlement Class: You were an Illinois resident whose name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time on ZoomInfo.com between April 15, 2020 and March 27, 2024.
Indiana Settlement Class: You were an Indiana resident whose name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time on ZoomInfo.com between March 27, 2022 and March 27, 2024.
Nevada Settlement Class: You were a Nevada resident whose name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time on ZoomInfo.com between March 27, 2022 and March 27, 2024.

How can I participate?

We’re ready to file your claim today. Click on any of the buttons on this page to get started reclaiming what’s yours! Note that we safeguard your personal information and only use it to verify eligibility and to process payments once the settlement is paid out.

The deadline for submitting this Claim Form is November 4, 2024 at 11:59:59 P.M. PT.

How much money will I receive?

Cash Payments. If you’re eligible, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The amount of the payment will depend on a variety of factors, including which state’s class you are in. The amount provided differs because each state’s laws allow for different amounts of damages to be awarded for violation of their right of publicity laws. Your payment will also depend on how many claims are filed in your state. The settlement creates four State-Specific Settlement Funds amounting to the following amounts:

California: $14,228,617.50;
Illinois: $11,695,860.00;
Indiana: $2,302,080; and
Nevada: $1,331,055.
Note: Each of these amounts is subject to an upward adjustment based on the total number of individuals in each state’s Settlement Class.

Class Counsel estimates individual payments for each state as follows:

California: $108.43 to $216.86;
Illinois: $145.93 to $291.85;
Indiana: $740.77 to $1,481.54; and
Nevada: $971.24 to $1,942.47.
Note: These settlement payments will be an equal share of each State-Specific Settlement Fund after the payment of settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive award for the Class Representatives, as approved by the Court.

Prospective Relief. Under the Settlement, ZoomInfo has agreed not to use any Settlement Class Member’s identity to advertise any of ZoomInfo’s products or services after the Effective Date, and to refrain from doing so for a period of three years.

How do I pay CAC for their services?

There is no risk when you file through Class Action Connection – we do not charge any upfront fees for our services. When the Claims Administrator distributes settlement funds, we simply deduct a recovery fee of 20% from the settlement payment. This allows us to continue filing for more claimants in additional cases and continue spreading the good word. We appreciate your support!

Do I need to file my claim with Class Action Connection?

No, you can always file a claim on your own. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form in order to receive a payment. You may request a Claim Form by visiting www.zoominforightofpublicitysettlement.com, calling the Settlement Administrator toll free at calling 1-866-602-7871, or emailing info@zoominforightofpublicitysettlement.com. To be valid, a Claim Form must be completed fully and accurately signed under penalty of perjury and timely submitted

You may submit a Claim Form by U.S. mail or file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website. If you send in a Claim Form by U.S. mail or file a Claim form on the Settlement Website, it must be postmarked or completed no later than November 4, 2024.