Gomez v. HydraForce Biometric Data Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 30, 2025. 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
HydraForce used biometric identifiers (fingerprints/hand scans) in its timekeeping system at Illinois facilities. The lawsuit alleges the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. HydraForce denies wrongdoing and the settlement is not an admission of liability.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who scanned their finger or hand in HydraForce's timekeeping system at Illinois facilities between April 6, 2018 and August 21, 2024.
Who is in the class
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. The "Class Period" is defined as April 6, 2018 to August 21, 2024.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form by April 30, 2025 to receive a settlement payment. This is the only way to receive a payment from the settlement.
Common questions
- How much does the Gomez v. HydraForce Biometric Data Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $2.0M. 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 Gomez v. HydraForce Biometric Data Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 30, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Gomez v. HydraForce Biometric Data Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at hydraforcebipasettlement.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 Gomez v. HydraForce Biometric Data 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 May 30, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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