People Data Labs $6.36M Colorado Cellphone Number Settlement

Individuals who owned a Colorado cellphone number that People Data Labs Inc.’s database may have listed without their consent between Sept. 1, 2022, and March 3, 2026, could qualify to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.

People Data Labs agreed to pay $6,362,167 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated the Colorado Prevention of Telemarketing Fraud Act by listing Colorado residents’ cellphone numbers in a directory without obtaining proper consent.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They are listed in People Data Lab's database with an inferred cellphone number (as determined by the company's records).
• The cellphone number has a Colorado area code.
• There is an inferred Colorado location (current or historical) associated with their record.
• People Data Lab sourced the data about them on or after September 2022.
• People Data Lab disclosed their information at least once between September 2022 and March 3, 2026.

How much are People Data Labs settlement payments?

Pro rata cash payment: Each eligible class members will receive an equal share of the settlement fund after deductions for attorney's fees, a service award to the class representative and administrative costs. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the number of eligible class members who submit valid claims.

How to claim an award

Class members can file a claim online or download and print a PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator. Class members can also request a paper claim form by calling or emailing the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's address: PDL PTFA Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958

Settlement administrator's email address: info@PDLSettlement.com

Settlement administrator's phone number: 833-421-7342

The claim deadline is Sept. 29, 2026.

Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?

Individuals filing online will need the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.

The claim form does not require documentation at the time of claim submission; however, the settlement administrator may request supplemental information if needed.

Payout options

• PayPal (provide PayPal email address)
• Venmo (provide the phone number associated with the Venmo account)
• Zelle (provide Zelle email or phone number)
• Physical check (provide mailing address)

$6.36 million settlement fund

The $6,362,167 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $2,120,722.33
• Service award to class representative: $5,000
• Payments to eligible class members: The remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: Sept. 29, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 29, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Nov. 17, 2026

When is the People Data Labs settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to eligible class members after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged People Data Labs listed Colorado citizens’ cellphone numbers in its directory without obtaining proper consent. The plaintiff claimed this violated the Colorado Prevention of Telemarketing Fraud Act.

People Data Labs denies all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Settlement notice
2. Settlement website FAQ
3. Claim form