Mid-America Taping and Reeling, Inc. Settlement

Mid-America Taping & Reeling, Inc. has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), alleged that the company collected its workers' biometric identifiers without obtaining the necessary consent or providing the required disclosures. This article will delve into the details of the settlement, including the settlement amount, important dates, class members, awards, and the reason for the class action settlement.

Decoding the Settlement Amount

The settlement requires Mid-America Taping & Reeling, Inc. to create a settlement fund of an undisclosed amount. This fund will be used to compensate the class members if the court approves the settlement. Each class member is expected to receive an equal share of the settlement fund. The exact amount per person is yet to be determined but is estimated to be around $400-500.

Key Dates to Remember

There are a few important dates that class members should be aware of:

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Who are the Class Members?

The class members in this case are individuals who scanned their fingers using Mid-America Taping & Reeling, Inc.'s timekeeping system in Illinois at any time on or after October 23, 2013, without providing written consent for the collection of their biometric data.

Class members have the option to exclude themselves from the settlement. By doing so, they will not receive any cash payment but will retain the right to pursue their own lawsuit against the defendant.

What Can Class Members Claim?

Each class member will receive an equal share of the settlement fund. The exact amount per person is yet to be determined but is estimated to be around $400-500.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Yes, proof is required to claim the reward. However, the specific details of the required proof have not been specified.

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The class action settlement arises from a lawsuit alleging that Mid-America Taping & Reeling, Inc. violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting its workers' biometric identifiers without providing the required disclosures or obtaining consent. The defendant denies these allegations. To resolve the lawsuit, the parties have reached a settlement. The next step is for the court to approve the settlement.