Advanced Medical Transport $482,090 BIPA Settlement

If you worked for Advanced Medical Transport (Peoria Hospitals Mobile Medical Services, d/b/a Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois or Advanced Medical Transport of Springfield, Inc.) and utilized a finger scan timekeeping system, you may be eligible to claim up to $920 from a class action settlement.

Advanced Medical Transport has agreed to pay $482,090 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting, storing, using, and disseminating biometric information without proper consent and written disclosures.

Can I Claim an Award?

To be eligible for an award, you must be an individual who worked for Advanced Medical Transport in the State of Illinois and used a finger scan timekeeping system in connection with your employment between May 11, 2018, and January 4, 2021. This group is collectively referred to as the "Settlement Class" and individually as "Settlement Class Members."

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

Each Settlement Class Member who does not opt out of the settlement will be sent a Claim Settlement Check on a pro rata basis, not to exceed $920 per claimant. After the subtraction of a pro rata portion of any and all approved Notice and Administrative Costs, Service Awards, and Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses, it is estimated that each Settlement Class Member will receive a net amount of $500-$550.

For example, if the total administrative costs, service awards, and attorneys' fees amount to $100,000, and there are 500 claimants, the calculation would be as follows:

• Total Settlement Fund: $482,090
• Total Deductions: $100,000
• Net Settlement Fund: $382,090
• Amount per Claimant: $382,090 / 500 = $764.18

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Not applicable. Claimants do not need to proactively provide proof because the Settlement Administrator already has their information.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, you do not need to do anything if you are a Settlement Class Member. The Administrator will mail you a settlement check if the Court grants Final Approval to the Settlement.

How do I Get Paid?

Payments will be made by check and mailed to the address on file for each Settlement Class Member.

$482,090 Settlement Fund Breakdown

The settlement fund of $482,090 will cover various costs and payments, including:

• Payments to Settlement Class Members
• Notice and Administrative Costs
• Service Awards to Class Representatives
• Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses

Important Dates

• Opt-Out Deadline: October 2, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: October 22, 2024

When is the Settlement Payout Date?

The awards will be paid within 30 days following the Effective Date, which is after the Court grants Final Approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Advanced Medical Transport violated the Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting, storing, using, and disseminating biometric information without proper consent and written disclosures.

Biometric Information and Privacy Concerns

The Biometric Information Privacy Act is an Illinois law that restricts certain conduct when collecting biometric information. The lawsuit claims that Advanced Medical Transport did not adhere to these restrictions.

What Happens Next?

Next steps include waiting for the Final Approval Hearing on October 22, 2024. If the Court approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, payments will be distributed to Settlement Class Members who did not object or opt out.