Medefil BIPA Settlement
Pro rata portion of the Settlement Fund after deductions for attorneys' fees (30.75% of maximum), settlement administration expenses, class representative incentive award (up to $7,500), and expense award
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 3, 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
Medefil allegedly violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by using biometric time clock systems that captured employees' and contractors' fingerprints and hand scans without first obtaining written consent. Medefil denies wrongdoing and is settling to avoid further litigation.
Do you qualify?
All employees and contractors of Medefil, Inc. who used finger or hand-scan timekeeping systems from October 18, 2014 to March 5, 2025 without having first signed a written consent and release.
How to file
File a claim form by June 3, 2025. If your claim is valid, you will receive a pro rata portion of the settlement fund (after deductions) and the option to activate three years of free dark web monitoring through Experian using an activation code provided with your settlement check. No proof of purchase appears to be required.
Common questions
- How much does the Medefil BIPA Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Pro rata portion of the Settlement Fund after deductions for attorneys' fees (30.75% of maximum), settlement administration expenses, class representative incentive award (up to $7,500), and expense award. 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 Medefil BIPA Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was June 3, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Medefil BIPA 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 Medefil BIPA Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at medefilsettlement.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 Medefil BIPA 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 June 12, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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