What is the claim deadline for the Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement?

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 12, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement?

No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.

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Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement

$100–$500

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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 12, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Accu-Time Systems, Inc. provided time clock systems that used fingerprint scanning technology at various companies in Illinois. Employees allegedly scanned their fingers at these time clocks beginning August 29, 2016, and the settlement addresses claims related to this fingerprint collection practice.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who scanned their finger on an Accu-Time time clock at one of the defendant's customer companies in Illinois beginning on August 29, 2016. The named customer companies include Aclara, Ansira Partners, Ardent Mills, Benchmark, Bob's Discount Furniture, Ecolab, Enova, Fellowes, Ferguson, Fresh Express, H&E Equipment, Hello Fresh, Ilitch, Montage, Patagonia, Ring Container, Scotts Miracle Grow, Societe General, TD Synnex, Van Pool, Victaulic, Waste Connections, World Fuel Services, and XPEL.

How to file

Submit a complete and valid claim form either online or by mail before the deadline of March 12, 2026. The claim form can be submitted through the settlement website's File Claim page.

Common questions

How much does the Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: $100–$500. The total settlement fund is $1.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement?: This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 12, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement?: No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
Is the Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Analytics Consulting LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at accubipasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Franchini v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc. - Fingerprint Scanning Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for April 1, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

Valarie Seals
Edna Franchini

Defendants

Accu-Time Systems, Inc.

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Counsel for defendants

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Claim deadline: March 12, 2026
Estimated payout: $100–$500
Settlement fund: $1.5M
Proof required: No
Class period: August 29, 2016 – …
Exclusion deadline: December 29, 2025
Final hearing: April 1, 2026
Case: Franchini, et al. v. Accu-Time Systems, Inc.
Case number: 21-cv-05075
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Administrator: Analytics Consulting LLC

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Case status & court docket

Federal court in IllinoisMore from Illinois

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Active — filed September 24, 2021

September 15, 2025
Preliminary approval
ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT Signed by the Honorable Steven C. Seeger on 9/15/2025. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 09/15/2025)
September 11, 2025
Fairness hearing
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Steven C. Seeger: The Court reviewed the joint status report. (Dckt. No. 75 ) The parties have reached a proposed class settlement. Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary approval of the class action settlement (Dckt. No. 76 ) is hereby granted. The parties reached a se

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