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If you were required to provide your biometric information, in the form of a finger scan, for timekeeping purposes while working at Bass Company, LLC between May 15, 2018, and November 2023, you may be eligible to submit a claim for a payment from a class action settlement.
Bass Company, LLC has agreed to pay $76,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly requiring employees to provide biometric identifiers for timekeeping purposes without providing the necessary disclosures or obtaining written consent, in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) [1].
Who is eligible for a class action rebate?
Class members are as follows:
- You are a current or former Bass Company employee in the State of Illinois, employed any time between May 15, 2018 and November 2023.
- You were required to clock in and out using a finger scan (biometric information) while working at Bass Company, LLC for timekeeping purposes.
- You did not or have not sign a waiver or release related to providing biometric information.
How much is the BIPA settlement payout?
Claimants will receive a pro rata cash payment, amount to be determined by the number of valid claims filed.
How to claim a class action payment
To claim a settlement payout, you must submit a claim form by the May 7, 2025 deadline. The claim form is included with the notice mailed to all class members, along with a self-addressed envelope.
Postage is not required, and the claim form must be postmarked by the claim deadline.
Required documentation
No additional proof is required. The defendant has provided the settlement administrator with employee information.
Payout options
A check will be mailed to the address provided on the claim form.
Class action settlement fund
The $76,000 settlement fund includes
- Settlement administration costs: Estimated at $13,500
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $25,308 plus expenses
- Service awards to the two class representatives: Up to $2,000 total
- Payments to valid claimants: Remaining settlement funds after deductions
Important dates
- Deadline to File a Claim: May 7, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: June 10, 2025
When is the BIPA class action payment date?
The final hearing will take place on June 10, 2025. Payments will be made approximately 60 days after final approval is granted by the judge.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The lawsuit alleges that Bass Company, LLC violated BIPA by collecting biometric data without proper disclosures and consent. The settlement was reached to avoid further litigation costs and risks.
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