Medefil, Inc. BIPA Class Action Settlement

If you were employed or contracted by Medefil, Inc. between October 18, 2014, and March 5, 2025, and used a finger or hand-scan timekeeping system without first signing a written consent form, you may be eligible to submit a claim for an estimated cash payment of $296.78 from a class action settlement.

Medefil, Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit claims that Medefil collected biometric identifiers and biometric information from employees and contractors without providing required written disclosures and obtaining written consent.

Who is eligible for a BIPA settlement payout?

You are a class member if you meet the following criteria:

• You were a Medefil, Inc. employee or contractor at any point between October 18, 2014, and March 5, 2025.
• You used a finger or hand-scan biometric timekeeping system while working at Medefil.
• You did not sign a written consent and release form before using the biometric timekeeping system.

How much is the class action payment?

Claimants will receive these benefits:

• Pro Rata Cash Payment: Class members can submit for a payment estimated at $296.78. Final amount will be determined by the number of valid claims filed.
• Dark Web Monitoring Services: Claimants will receive three years of dark web monitoring services provided by Experian.

How to claim a BIPA class action settlement payout

To receive a class action rebate, class members must submit a claim form by the deadline of June 3, 2025. You can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: RG2 Claims Administration LLC, P.O. Box 59479, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479.

Is proof required with my claim?

No, supporting documentation does not need to be submitted. The settlement administrator has a list of class members.

Payment options

Approved claimants will be issued a check, mailed to the address provided on the claim form.

BIPA settlement fund details

The settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Not to exceed $15,000
• Attorneys' fees: $69,578
• Attorneys' expenses: Not to exceed $15,180.82
• Incentive award for the class representative: Up to $7,500
• Payments to class members with valid claims: Pro rata share of leftover settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 3, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: June 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.

When is the Medefil, Inc. class action settlement payout date?

A final approval hearing will take place on June 12, 2025. Payments will be issued to approved claimants once the court grants final approval to the settlement.

Why did Medefil, Inc. choose to settle this BIPA class action lawsuit?

Medefil, Inc. denies any wrongdoing or violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The elected to settle the class action to avoid the ongoing expenses continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Website Notice
2. Official Settlement Website