Kis v. Cognism Right of Publicity Act Settlement
Verified July 13, 2026 against cognismsettlement.comFound via ClaimDepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Closed to new claims since December 10, 2025. Browse open settlements →
Where this case stands
Claims closed December 10, 2025
Payments follow final court approval and the end of any appeals, typically twelve to twenty-four months after the claim deadline.
Pending in the Circuit Court of Lasalle County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division (No. 2025CH000017).
- November 10, 2025Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- December 10, 2025Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
What happened
Cognism displayed individual contact information to free trial users, which the lawsuit alleges violated privacy laws in Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, and South Dakota. Cognism denies wrongdoing, and the parties settled to avoid the costs and risks of continuing litigation.
Do you qualify?
Anyone whose contact profile was displayed to a free trial user by Cognism, Inc. during the class period in Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, and South Dakota.
Who is in the class
All natural persons whose contact profile was displayed to a free trial user by Cognism, Inc., as identified in Cognism's records, in Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, and South Dakota.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online at the settlement website, download and mail it, or email the Settlement Administrator to request a paper copy. The deadline to submit your claim is December 10, 2025.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Kis v. Cognism Right of Publicity Act Settlement?
- Closed to new claims — the deadline was December 10, 2025.
- What is the status of the Kis v. Cognism Right of Publicity Act Settlement?
- Claims closed December 10, 2025. Payments follow final court approval and the end of any appeals, typically twelve to twenty-four months after the claim deadline.
- Is the Kis v. Cognism Right of Publicity Act Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed only at cognismsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
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