ZoomInfo $29.5M Right of Publicity Settlement (CA, IL, IN, NV)

If you live in California, Illinois, Indiana, or Nevada and someone searched your name on ZoomInfo.com, you may be eligible to claim $108.43 to $1,942.47 from a class action settlement.

ZoomInfo Technologies, LLC has agreed to pay $29,557,612.50 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of right of publicity laws by using individuals’ full names, business addresses, work history, job title, partial business phone number, and work email address to advertise or promote subscriptions to ZoomInfo’s website.

Can I Claim an Award?

To be eligible for a payment, you must be a resident of California, Illinois, Indiana, or Nevada whose name was displayed in a preview page on ZoomInfo.com and viewed for the first time between specific dates. The specific dates vary by state:

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

If you received a notice of the Settlement via email or in the mail, our records indicate that you are a Settlement Class Member and are included in the Settlement.

What Award Can I Claim?

If you are eligible, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The amount of the payment will depend on the state you reside in and the number of claims filed in your state.

The settlement creates four State-Specific Settlement Funds amounting to the following:

• California: $14,228,617.50
• Illinois: $11,695,860.00
• Indiana: $2,302,080.00
• Nevada: $1,331,055.00

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
• Nevada: $971.24 to $1,942.47

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.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Not applicable. Claimants do not need to proactively provide proof they are a class member. The Settlement Administrator already has their information.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, you must complete and submit a Claim Form by September 22, 2024. You can file a claim online by visiting the online claim form or by mailing a paper Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator. If you received an email notice, it contained a link to the online Claim Form. A paper Claim Form with pre-paid postage was attached to the postcard notice you may have received in the mail. If you send in a paper Claim Form and it is approved, you will receive a check by mail.

Submitting a Claim

Follow these steps to submit a claim:

1. Visit the online claim form and fill out the required information.
2. Select your preferred payment method: Venmo, Zelle, or check.
3. If submitting by mail, complete the paper Claim Form and mail it to:

Ramos, et al. v. ZoomInfo Technologies, LLC

c/o Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 25188

Santa Ana, CA 92799

How do I Get Paid?

Payments will be issued via Venmo, Zelle, or check, depending on the option you selected when filing your claim. Checks and electronic payments will be issued within 28 days after the Settlement Effective Date.

Settlement Fund Breakdown

The total settlement amount is $29,557,612.50, distributed among four state-specific funds:

• California: $14,228,617.50
• Illinois: $11,695,860.00
• Indiana: $2,302,080.00
• Nevada: $1,331,055.00

The settlement amount will be used to pay for settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and incentive awards before being distributed to class members. Class Counsel will request attorneys’ fees and expenses of up to 35% of each State-Specific Settlement Fund.

Important Dates

• Notification Mailing: July 24, 2024
• Claim Deadline: September 22, 2024
• Exclusion Deadline: October 16, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: November 14, 2024

When will Awards be Paid?

Awards will be paid within 28 days after the Settlement Effective Date, following the final approval hearing on November 14, 2024.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The settlement concerns the use of individuals’ full names, business addresses, work history, job title, partial business phone number, and work email address on ZoomInfo.com to advertise or promote subscriptions to ZoomInfo’s directory services. The lawsuit claims that ZoomInfo violated right of publicity laws by using individuals’ identifying information to advertise or promote subscriptions to its website without prior written consent. ZoomInfo denies any wrongdoing, but has agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation.

Products or Services that are the Subject of the Settlement

The settlement concerns the use of individuals’ full names, business addresses, work history, job title, partial business phone number, and work email address on ZoomInfo.com to advertise or promote subscriptions to ZoomInfo’s directory services.

What Happens Next?

The Court will hold a final approval hearing on November 14, 2024, to determine if the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. If approved, payments will be issued to eligible class members within 28 days after the Settlement Effective Date.