Crosner Legal has filed a class action lawsuit in federal court alleging that a sales prospecting company unlawfully collected, published, and sold Colorado residents’ cell phone numbers without their consent. The lawsuit seeks relief on behalf of individuals whose personal contact information was allegedly included in the company’s searchable business database and marketed to paying subscribers.
According to the complaint, the company promotes its platform as a source of “real-time verified” business contact information, including mobile phone numbers. The lawsuit alleges that users can search for individuals based on factors such as name, employer, industry, and location, then purchase access to contact information through subscription plans and credits.
The filing further alleges that the company compiled personal information from public records, telecommunications sources, social media platforms, and third-party data providers. According to the complaint, consumers’ cell phone numbers were allegedly listed and made available for commercial use without obtaining affirmative consent from the individuals whose information appeared in the database.
The lawsuit claims that access to personal contact information is a core component of the company’s business model. According to the complaint, customers can purchase subscription plans to unlock mobile phone numbers and email addresses, allowing sales and marketing professionals to directly contact individuals whose information appears in the database.
Plaintiff alleges that the publication and sale of consumers’ cell phone numbers violates Colorado law, which prohibits listing cellular telephone numbers in a directory for commercial purposes without the owner’s consent. The lawsuit further contends that these practices expose consumers to unwanted solicitations, telemarketing calls, scams, and other privacy-related harms.
Why This Matters: Consumers increasingly expect control over how their personal information is collected, shared, and monetized. When companies allegedly profit from publishing private cell phone numbers without permission, individuals may face increased privacy risks and unwanted contact. This lawsuit seeks to protect consumer privacy rights and hold companies accountable for the alleged unauthorized commercialization of personal information.