$4.9M PeopleFinders.com Class Action Settlement

Unsplash | Published: September 15, 2024

Claim Form Deadline: October 7, 2024

Payout: $89 to $178

Proof required: No

What's the $4.9M PeopleFinders.com Confi-Chek Privacy Class Action Settlement?

A $4,896,540 class action settlement has been agreed upon with Confi-Chek, Inc. and PeopleFinders.com over privacy concerns for certain consumers. The class action lawsuit alleged that Confi-Chek, Inc. and PeopleFinders violated the Illinois Right of Publicity Act by displaying Illinois residents' identifying information on their website, PeopleFinders.com, without first getting proper consent from those people, in connection with subscription offers between November 2, 2021 and January 1, 2023.

What is the Illinois Right of Publicity Act ("IRPA")?

The Illinois Right of Publicity Act (IRPA) protects individuals' rights to control the commercial use of their identity without consent. IRPA protects consumers by covering personally identifiable information and elements like names, images, and voices.

Purpose: The Illinois Right of Publicity Act prohibits the use of an individual's identity for commercial purposes without their prior written consent.

Definition of "Identity": Under IRPA, "identity" includes any attribute that identifies an individual, such as name, signature, photograph, image, likeness, voice, and more.

Commercial Purpose: This is defined as using an individual's identity:
• In connection with selling products, goods, or services
• For advertising or promoting products, goods, or services
• For fundraising purposes

Consent Requirement: Explicit written consent must be obtained before using someone's identity for commercial purposes.

Penalties: Violations of IRPA protections may result in damages equal to the greater of either actual damages plus profits from unauthorized use, or statutory damages of $1,000 per violation.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

Confi-Chek agreed to create a $4,896,540 settlement fund for the settlement class. The settlement payments will come from the $4,896,540 fund after deducting:

• Notice and administration costs
• Any incentive award for the Class Representative
• Attorneys' fees
• Any other miscellaneous fees (see the class action details on the official administration site for more details)

What is Confi-Chek and PeopleFinders.com?

Confi-Chek, Inc. is the owner of PeopleFinders.com, a website that provides public records search services. Established in 1999, PeopleFinders allows users to conduct people searches, background checks, reverse phone lookups, and address lookups using various personal details such as names and phone numbers. The platform compiles data from numerous public records sources to offer comprehensive information, including contact details, criminal histories, and property records. With over 20 years in the industry, PeopleFinders claims to have access to millions of public records.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To qualify for a payout, you must be a living Illinois resident whose profile was displayed and clicked on PeopleFinders.com between November 2, 2021 and January 1, 2023

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Individual payments to Settlement Class Members who submit a valid claim are estimated to be $89 to $178, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form online or by mail before October 7, 2024. You can submit the claim form online at the settlement website or mail in the paper form if you received one.

Do I Need a Notice ID to File a Claim?

If you received a notice via email or mail with a Notice ID and PIN, you can use those to submit your claim. If you don't have a Notice ID and PIN, you may still submit a claim after confirming your eligibility as a class member below.

Claim Form Website: ConfiChekRightOfPublicity.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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