Open for claimsEmployment / biometric privacyZK Technology biometric settlement for AGI workers in Illinois
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The proposed $635,160 settlement in Hugo Roman v. ZK Technology LLC concerns Alliance Ground International, LLC (AGI) employees who used finger or face scans to clock in for work in Illinois. The class period runs from September 2020 through August 12, 2026. The lawsuit concerns consent to share biometric information with ZK.
If the settlement becomes final, valid timely claimants receive equal payments from the net fund, capped at $2,000 each. The notice estimates $800 to $2,000 per claimant. The number of valid claims, administration expenses and court-approved fees, costs and representative award affect what each person receives.
Key facts
- Court
- Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, No. 2022-CH-06727
- Covered work
- AGI timekeeping scans in Illinois, September 2020 through August 12, 2026
- Proposed fund
- $635,160 gross
- Estimated payment
- $800–$2,000, capped at $2,000 per valid claimant
- Claim deadline
- November 10, 2026 online or by USPS postmark
- Final approval hearing
- Scheduled November 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Official settlement administrator: Simpluris
Evidence for key facts
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Claim statusChecked
The Court has already preliminarily approved the Settlement.
Court-authorized class notice (independently hosted copy)PDF page 2 of court-authorized notice
Who qualifiesChecked
were an employee of AGI and scanned your finger or face using AGI’s timekeeping system in Illinois
Court-authorized class notice (independently hosted copy)PDF page 3 of court-authorized notice
Payment and benefitsChecked
maximum of $2,000.00.
Court-authorized class notice (independently hosted copy)PDF page 3 of court-authorized notice
Payment and benefitsChecked
per-person payment to each valid claimant is estimated to be $800-$2,000
Court-authorized class notice (independently hosted copy)PDF page 3 of court-authorized notice
Claim deadlineChecked
it must be postmarked by November 10, 2026.
Court-authorized class notice (independently hosted copy)PDF page 4 of court-authorized notice
Claim deadlineChecked
midnight, U.S. Central Time, on November 10, 2026
Administrator-issued claim form (case-stored PDF reviewed)PDF page 4 of issued form, reviewed from storage generation 1790321817131439
Proof requirementsChecked
I certify that the above statement is true and correct, and that this is the only Claim Form
Administrator-issued claim form (case-stored PDF reviewed)PDF page 4 of issued form, reviewed from storage generation 1790321817131439
Proof requirementsChecked
Your Login ID is located on the front of the Notice you received in the mail.
Administrator-issued claim form (case-stored PDF reviewed)PDF page 2 of issued form, reviewed from storage generation 1790321817131439
Who qualifies
- You were an AGI employee who scanned a finger or face for timekeeping at least once while working for AGI in Illinois between September 2020 and August 12, 2026, without consent having been obtained to share your biometric information with ZK Technology. The geographic requirement concerns the work and scan location.
- Each eligible person may submit only one claim regardless of the number of scans. A person who validly opted out cannot claim a payment.
How to submit a claim
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Find your Login ID
The issued form asks for the Login ID on your mailed notice. If you cannot locate it, contact the administrator at (888) 406-0864 or info@ZKBIPASettlement.com.
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Complete and sign one form
Provide your name, mailing address, telephone number, email, Login ID and preferred payment method. Certify that you used finger or face scans at work under the covered conditions and that this is your only claim. The administrator may request more information if needed.
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Submit by November 10
Use www.ZKBIPASettlement.com for online filing. The paper form describes the online cutoff as “midnight, U.S. Central Time, on November 10, 2026.” For a paper claim, mail the signed form by U.S. Postal Service to ZK Technology LLC BIPA Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. The USPS postmark must be no later than November 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does each scan result in a separate payment?
No. Each eligible person can submit one claim. If the settlement becomes final, each valid claimant receives an equal share, capped at $2,000. The notice’s $800 lower estimate is not a guaranteed minimum.
Do I need to upload a fingerprint or pay stub?
The issued paper form asks for your Login ID and signed eligibility certification. It does not direct ordinary claimants to send images of their fingerprints or pay stubs. The administrator can request additional information to validate a claim.
How will payments be sent?
The form offers PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or a mailed check. Checks expire 120 days after issuance. The notice anticipates payment after the final approval order becomes final, and an appeal can delay it.
What is the hearing date?
The court has preliminarily approved the settlement. The notice schedules a final approval hearing on November 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., subject to change. The objection and exclusion deadline was October 23, 2026.
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