Thermoflex BIPA Fingerprint Timeclock Class Action Settlement
Thermoflex BIPA Fingerprint Timeclock Class Action Settlement
Thermoflex Corp. has agreed to a $9,000,000 settlement over allegations that it required employees to scan a finger on a biometric timeclock without first obtaining written consent or providing the disclosures the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) requires. There is no claim form. Anyone who used a finger-scanning device at Thermoflex between July 27, 2015 and September 3, 2020 is set to receive a payment automatically, estimated at roughly $900 after fees and costs. The only deadline that matters for most people is October 26, 2026, the date to opt out or object.
Settlement fund
$9,000,000
Common fund
Top payout
Automatic
No claim form. Estimated ~$900 net per class member
Claim deadline
No claim form
Checks mail automatically after final approval
No claim form needed
Checks are mailed automatically. Make sure the Settlement Administrator has your current address.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You used a biometric finger-scanning device at Thermoflex at any time between July 27, 2015 and September 3, 2020.
- No claim form is required. If you are on the class list built from Thermoflex's own records, a check is mailed to you automatically.
- The gross allocation is $1,532.18 per class member, with an estimated net payment of about $900 after attorneys' fees, costs, and the service award.
- Excluded: Anyone who timely opts out of the Settlement by October 26, 2026, and anyone who already released these BIPA claims through a prior settlement or agreement.
Not sure if you are on the class list? Call the Settlement Administrator at (888) 428-6577, email info@ThermoflexBIPASettlement.com, or visit ThermoflexBIPASettlement.com. Make sure the Administrator has your current mailing address so your check reaches you.
What happened
This class action was filed in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Lake County, Illinois, alleging that Thermoflex Corp. violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. BIPA requires a private company to give written notice, explain the specific purpose and the retention schedule, and obtain a signed written release before it collects a person's fingerprint, handprint, or other biometric identifier. The complaint alleges that Thermoflex had employees clock in and out by scanning a finger without completing those steps. BIPA allows statutory damages of $1,000 per negligent violation and $5,000 per reckless or intentional violation.
Thermoflex denies the allegations and denies that it violated BIPA, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation. The $9,000,000 Settlement Fund is distributed automatically, without a claim form, to everyone who used a finger-scanning device during the class period, which is why the per-person allocation is unusually high for a BIPA settlement of this size.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You qualify if you used a biometric finger-scanning device at Thermoflex at any point between July 27, 2015 and September 3, 2020. If the Settlement Administrator mailed or emailed you a notice, you have already been identified from the company's records as a Settlement Class Member.
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2. Know what you will receive
The $9,000,000 Settlement Fund breaks down to a gross allocation of $1,532.18 per class member. After attorneys' fees (requested at up to 40% of the fund), litigation costs, notice and administration costs, and a service award of up to $10,000 to the Class Representative, the notice estimates a net payment of approximately $900 per person.
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3. No claim form: confirm your address
There is nothing to file. Checks are mailed automatically to the addresses in Thermoflex's records. If you have moved since September 2020, contact the Settlement Administrator at (888) 428-6577 or info@ThermoflexBIPASettlement.com to update your mailing address. Checks are void 180 days after the date of issue, so deposit yours promptly. The Settlement Agreement, notice, and preliminary approval order are posted at ThermoflexBIPASettlement.com.
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4. Receive your payment
Checks go out after the Court grants final approval at the November 4, 2026 hearing and the judgment becomes final, including the resolution of any appeals. No follow-up is needed. Watch your mail and cash the check within 180 days of the issue date.
Key dates
- Oct 26, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- None No claim form required (automatic payment) Automatic
- Nov 4, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (9:30 a.m. CT, Courtroom 301, in person or by Zoom (Waukegan, IL)) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for November 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Central in Courtroom 301 of the Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085, with a Zoom option. The date or time may change without further notice, so check ThermoflexBIPASettlement.com before attending. Because there is no claim form, the October 26, 2026 opt-out and objection deadline is the only date that requires action, and only if you want to exclude yourself or object.
Where the money is going
This is a common fund distributed automatically. Attorneys' fees, litigation costs, notice and administration costs, and the service award all come out of the $9,000,000 before per-person shares are calculated. Every class member receives an equal share of what remains without filing anything.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the November 4, 2026 Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested, which would increase the net payment. The ~$900 net estimate is the figure stated in the class notice; notice and administration costs are not broken out separately.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
The gross allocation is $1,532.18 per class member, and the notice estimates a net payment of approximately $900 after attorneys' fees (up to 40%), litigation costs, administration costs, and a service award of up to $10,000. Because payment is automatic and the class list comes from company records, the per-person amount does not change based on how many people participate.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
No. There is no claim form and no documentation of any kind. Thermoflex's own timekeeping records identify everyone who used a finger-scanning device during the class period, and the Settlement Administrator mails checks to that list.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
You may still be a Class Member. If you used a finger-scanning device at Thermoflex between July 27, 2015 and September 3, 2020, call the Settlement Administrator at (888) 428-6577 or email info@ThermoflexBIPASettlement.com to confirm you are on the class list and that they have your current address. Because there is no claim form, an outdated address is the main reason a class member misses payment.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you submit a written exclusion request postmarked by October 26, 2026 to the Settlement Administrator at P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799, you will be bound by the Settlement and will release your BIPA claims against Thermoflex arising from the fingerprint scanning. Given that BIPA provides statutory damages of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, anyone with an unusually large number of scans may want to talk to their own lawyer before the opt-out date.
When will payments be sent out?
Checks are mailed after the Court grants final approval at the November 4, 2026 hearing and the judgment becomes final. If anyone appeals, that can add a year or more. No action is needed on your part beyond making sure the Administrator has your correct address. Checks are void 180 days after issue.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Thermoflex Corp., Simpluris, Inc. (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Ryan F. Stephan, James B. Zouras, Anna M. Ceragioli, and Danielle M. Sweet of Stephan Zouras, LLC. The case is Johnson v. Thermoflex Corp., et al., Case No. 20-CH-0479, pending in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Illinois before the judge presiding in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. Class representatives are the named plaintiff, Johnson. Thermoflex denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.