Published
September 15, 2024
Updated
July 30, 2026
The PeopleFinders settlement addresses allegations that Illinois residents' identities were used to promote subscriptions without consent.
Current Status
The October 7, 2024 claim deadline has passed. The administrator site does not currently confirm final approval or payment distribution, so a passed hearing date is not treated as proof of either event.StatusClaims closed; public update stale
Claim DeadlineOctober 7, 2024 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$4,896,540
Estimated BenefitOriginally $89 to $178
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged Confi-Chek and PeopleFinders displayed Illinois residents' identifying information with subscription offers without written consent. The defendants denied wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
The settlement generally covered living Illinois residents whose PeopleFinders profile was displayed and clicked from November 2, 2021 through January 1, 2023.What Benefits Were Proposed?
Timely valid claimants were expected to receive pro rata cash payments from the net settlement fund.Official Information
Review the latest information on the PeopleFinders settlement website website.
Settlement Fund
$4,896,540
Defendants
Confi-Chek, Inc. and PeopleFinders.com
Law at Issue
Illinois Right of Publicity Act
Current Milestone
No current final-approval or payment notice posted
Official Website
PeopleFinders settlement website
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