$4.89M PeopleFinders class action settlement

Confi-Chek agreed to a $4.89 million PeopleFinders settlement to resolve claims it used consumer information to advertise its services in violation of Illinois law.

The settlement benefits Illinois residents whose name PeopleFinders displayed on its website and users clicked on between Nov. 2, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2023.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Confi-Chek used their information for advertising the PeopleFinders website without their consent. This usage allegedly violated Illinois’ Right of Publicity Act.

PeopleFinders is a website Confi-Chek operates that allows users to search people and reverse search phone numbers.

Confi-Chek hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay more than $4.89 million to resolve the privacy class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Each claimant is estimated to receive between $89 and $178, though actual payments may be higher or lower depending on the number of claims filed.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 7, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 14, 2024.

To receive PeopleFinders settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 7, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Illinois residents whose name PeopleFinders displayed on its website and users clicked on between Nov. 2, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2023.

Potential Award

$178

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

10/07/2024

Case Name

Eisenberg v. Confi-Chek Inc., Case No. 2021-CH-05599, in the Illinois Circuit Court for Cook County

Final Hearing

11/14/2024

Settlement Website

ConfiChekRightOfPublicity.com

Claims Administrator

Eisenberg v. Confi-Chek, Inc.
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 25481
Santa Ana, CA 92799
info@confichekrightofpublicity.com
844-804-3201

Class Counsel

J Eli Wade-Scott
Ari J Scharg
Michael Ovca
EDELSON PC

Philip L Fraietta
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Defense Counsel

Pamela Q Devata
John W Drury
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP