The Calmark Group agrees to settlement of $385.2K in BIPA class action lawsuit

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Settlement Overview

Calmark Group LLC has agreed to a $385,200 settlement to resolve claims that it violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting employee biometrics without proper consent.

Key Details

• Eligible Group:
  Current and former Calmark Group employees who used a hand- or finger-scanning time clock at the company's Illinois facilities between Feb. 16, 2018, and June 7, 2019, without providing written consent.

• Deadline to File a Claim:
  May 18, 2024

• Proof of Purchase:
  Not required

• Potential Individual Reward:
  Approximately $663 (final amount may vary based on the number of claims).

• Total Settlement Amount:
  $385,200

• Deadline for Exclusion or Objection:
  Feb. 28, 2024

• Final Approval Hearing:
  April 3, 2024

Settlement Details

The class action lawsuit alleges that Calmark Group failed to obtain employee consent before collecting and storing biometric data, such as fingerprints and hand scans, through its timekeeping systems. This practice allegedly violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

Although Calmark denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to the settlement to resolve these claims. Under the terms of the settlement, eligible class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund.

How to File a Claim

Eligible individuals must submit a valid claim form by May 18, 2024, to receive their payment. Claims must be filed under penalty of perjury, and fraudulent claims may harm other eligible class members.

For more information on eligibility, refer to the FAQ section on the Settlement Administrator’s website.

Case Information

• Case Name: Neri v. Calmark Group LLC, Case No. 2023-LA-000394, Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois.

• Claims Administrator:
  Calmark BIPA Settlement
  c/o Settlement Administrator
  PO Box 25226
  Santa Ana, CA 92799
  Phone: 866-719-4097

• Defense Counsel:
  Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP

Important Reminder

If you’re not eligible, do not file a claim. Filing a false claim under penalty of perjury is illegal and harms other eligible class members.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, explore the FAQ section on the Settlement Administrator’s website. You can also find other open settlements in the Top Class Actions database.