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HydraForce, Inc. Settlement

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HydraForce, Inc. settled allegations in a case the official settlement website describes as follows: “The lawsuit alleges that the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq., prohibits private companies from capturing, obtaining, and/or disclosing biometric identifiers and/or biometric information, alleged to include finger scans, of an individual without first providing such individual with certain written disclosures and obtaining written consent.” HydraForce, Inc. denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

The lawsuit alleges that the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), 740 ILCS 14/1, et seq., prohibits private companies from capturing, obtaining, and/or disclosing biometric identifiers and/or biometric information, alleged to include finger scans, of an individual without first providing such individual with certain written disclosures and obtaining written consent. The deadline to file a claim was April 30, 2025.

Who can claim, how much, and by when

How much is the settlement fund?

$1,981,700

When is the claim deadline?

Who is eligible?

The following Settlement Class has been conditionally certified by the Court for settlement purposes only: All individuals who, during the Class Period, used a hand scan or finger scan or biometric identifier or biometric information at any of Defendant’s Illinois facilities.

Who is administering the settlement?

Simpluris

When is the final approval hearing?

May 30, 2025

Can you still claim?

See the official settlement site

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