A settlement fund of $692,655 has been established to resolve a class action lawsuit brought by employees and others who gave biometric information such as fingerprints in order to access facilities or clock in at Stellar Manufacturing Co. in Illinois, in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
Stellar Manufacturing Co., according to its website, manufactures solid particle products, specializing in compact granulation, briquetting, blending and tableting. It serves industries associated with water treatment chemicals, agrochemicals and detergents.
The defendants deny the claims in the lawsuit and contend they did nothing wrong, but settled the lawsuit due to the uncertain costs associated with the risk of trial.
According to the terms of the BIPA settlement agreement, class members who fill out a claim form will receive approximately $550 after attorneys’ fees, costs and the plaintiffs’ incentive awards are deducted from the settlement fund.
Stellar Manufacturing BIPA Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- The settlement class consists of all individuals who used a hand or finger biometric identifier or biometric information at any of Stellar Manufacturing Co.’s Illinois facilities from May 5, 2015, to Jan. 28, 2021.
- Estimated Amount: $550 (estimated)
- Proof of Purchase: N/A
- Claim Form Deadline: 10/15/2023
- Case Name & Number:
- Masters, et al. v. Stellar Manufacturing Co., et al., Case No. 20L1010, in the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois.
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
Bottom Line
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