Lightricks $4,485,000 BIPA Settlement (Illinois)

If you used a Lightricks App such as Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, or LTX Studio while in Illinois between September 30, 2017, and November 25, 2024, you may be eligible to claim up to $60 from a class action settlement.

Lightricks, Ltd. and Lightricks US, Inc. have agreed to pay $4,485,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly collecting and storing biometric data without complying with Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

Who can file a claim?

The settlement class includes individuals in Illinois whose image or voice was analyzed by a Lightricks App during the specified period. This includes both adults and minors, and all are treated equally under the settlement terms.

• Individuals must have used the Lightricks Apps in Illinois.
• The apps involved are Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, and LTX Studio.
• Usage must have occurred between September 30, 2017, and November 25, 2024.

How much can class members get?

Potential Payment: Up to $60 per approved claim.

Class members who submit an approved claim can receive a settlement payment of up to $60. The exact amount depends on the number of approved claims and may be adjusted on a pro-rata basis if the total claims exceed the settlement fund after other expenses are paid.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must complete and submit a valid claim form. They can download the claim form and submit it by mail to the settlement administrator or file a claim online at the official settlement website.

Lightricks Privacy Settlement

c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC

PO Box 225391

New York, NY 10150-5391

Claimants must verify their status as a settlement class member by providing a valid email address used to sign in to a Lightricks App and may also provide their Device ID.

Claims must be postmarked or submitted online by December 23, 2024.

Claim instructions

1. Download the claim form from the settlement website or request a copy by contacting the settlement administrator.
2. Fill out the form with your contact information, the Lightricks App you used, and the email address associated with your account.
3. Sign the form under penalty of perjury and submit it online or by mail.

Payment methods

• Electronic transfer through the settlement website
• Check by mail

$4,485,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $4,485,000 will cover settlement payments to class members, service awards to class representatives, attorneys' fees, settlement administrative expenses, and any applicable taxes.

• Settlement Fund: $4,485,000
• Service Awards: $1,000 each for class representatives
• Attorneys' Fees: Up to 40% of the settlement fund
• Administrative Expenses: TBD
• Remaining Amount: Paid to class members who submit a valid claim

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 23, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: January 6, 2025

When is the Lightricks Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on January 6, 2025. If the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to those who submitted approved claims.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Lightricks violated Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting and storing biometric data without proper consent. The parties settled to avoid the costs and uncertainties of litigation.