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

If you reside in California, Illinois, Indiana, or Nevada and your name was searched on ZoomInfo.com, you may be eligible to claim between $108.43 and $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 allegedly using individuals' personal information without consent to promote its services.

The lawsuit claims that ZoomInfo violated state publicity laws by using personal details such as full names, business addresses, and job titles to advertise its subscriptions.

Who can file a claim?

To be eligible for this settlement, you must meet specific criteria based on your state of residence and the time your information was accessed on ZoomInfo.com:

• California Residents: Your name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time between January 9, 2020, and March 27, 2024.
• Illinois Residents: Your name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time between April 15, 2020, and March 27, 2024.
• Indiana Residents: Your name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time between March 27, 2022, and March 27, 2024.
• Nevada Residents: Your name was displayed in a preview page viewed for the first time between March 27, 2022, and March 27, 2024.

If you received a notice by mail or email, it indicates you are likely a class member.

You can confirm your status by using the class member eligibility validator on the official settlement website.

How much can class members get?

The settlement provides different payment amounts depending on your state of residence due to varying state laws on damages:

• 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 amounts are estimates and may vary based on the number of valid claims submitted.

The payments will be an equal share of each state-specific settlement fund after deducting settlement expenses, attorneys' fees, and any incentive awards.

How to claim an award

To claim your award, you must submit a claim form by November 4, 2024. You can file a claim online or download a PDF 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

Payment methods

Class members can choose to receive their payment via:

• Venmo
• Zelle
• Check

State settlement funds

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

These funds will be distributed after deducting settlement expenses, attorneys' fees, and any incentive awards. Class Counsel will request up to 35% of each state-specific settlement fund for attorneys' fees and expenses.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: November 4, 2024
• Exclusion Deadline: November 4, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: November 21, 2024, at 9:50 a.m.

When is the ZoomInfo payout date?

The Final Approval Hearing is on November 21, 2024, where the court will decide on the fairness of the settlement. If approved, payments will be processed within 28 days after the Settlement Effective Date, assuming no appeals delay the process.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit claims ZoomInfo used individuals' names and other identifying information without consent to advertise its services, violating state publicity laws. ZoomInfo denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.