Published
July 29, 2024
Updated
August 3, 2026
This ZoomInfo settlement resolved claims that preview pages used residents’ names and work information to advertise paid database access without consent; the claims and distribution process has ended.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The filing deadline was November 4, 2024, and the court granted final approval on November 21, 2024. Settlement payments were distributed after approval; no new claims can be submitted.StatusPayments completed
Claim deadlineNovember 4, 2024
Settlement funds$29,557,612.50
States coveredCalifornia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada
What the Lawsuit Alleged
The lawsuit alleged that ZoomInfo displayed people's names, employers, job titles, work history, and other professional information on free preview pages to encourage visitors to buy database subscriptions. Plaintiffs claimed that this use of their identities violated right-of-publicity laws because they did not consent.ZoomInfo denied wrongdoing. The settlement resolved the four state-specific claims without a trial.
Who Was Included
The settlement covered qualifying residents of California, Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada whose names appeared on preview pages first viewed within each state's defined period. California's period began January 9, 2020; Illinois' began April 15, 2020; Indiana's and Nevada's began March 27, 2022. All four periods ended March 27, 2024.How the Funds Were Divided
The total settlement was divided into separate state funds: $14,228,617.50 for California, $11,695,860 for Illinois, $2,302,080 for Indiana, and $1,331,055 for Nevada. Each approved claimant received a proportional share of the applicable state's net fund after authorized deductions.Estimates published before the deadline ranged from about $108.43 in the lowest California scenario to $1,942.47 in the highest Nevada scenario. Those were estimates, not caps or guaranteed final payments; actual amounts changed with participation in each state.
What Proof the Claim Required
Directly notified class members received a Notice ID and PIN for the online portal. People who believed they qualified without a notice could submit a paper claim and attest to the state-specific requirements, subject to verification by the administrator.Prospective Privacy Relief
The agreement also required ZoomInfo not to use settlement class members' identities to advertise its products or services, including using a full name to promote subscription access. That relief was separate from the cash distribution.What Former Claimants Should Know
The settlement is no longer accepting claims. Former claimants should retain their notice, claim confirmation, and payment record. Open Class Actions cannot verify an award or reissue a payment.Official Information
Review the archived notice and court materials on the ZoomInfo Right of Publicity Settlement website.
Settlement Amount
$29,557,612.50
Case Title
Ramos, et al. v. ZoomInfo Technologies, LLC
Case Number
1:21-cv-02032
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Final Approval
November 21, 2024
Administrator
Simpluris
Official Website
ZoomInfo Right of Publicity Settlement
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