Published
December 11, 2025
Updated
July 26, 2026
The February 2, 2026 claim deadline has passed. The official site still describes the settlement as proposed and does not clearly post the final-approval outcome.
Current Status
The February 2, 2026 claim deadline has passed. The official site still describes the settlement as proposed and does not clearly post the final-approval outcome.StatusClaims Closed · Approval Update PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineFebruary 2, 2026The claims or election period is closed.
Settlement FundUp to $1,897,553Deductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential BenefitUp to $13.28Eligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Aura collected or used facial-geometry data without satisfying Illinois biometric-privacy notice, consent, and retention-policy requirements. Aura denied wrongdoing and agreed to settle.Who Was Covered?
The class covers qualifying people who signed up for an Aura account in Illinois and had facial-matching data collected from their photographs during the class period stated in the notice.What Benefits Were Available?
Valid claimants were eligible for a check of up to $13.28, subject to pro rata adjustment and court-approved deductions.How Claims Were Filed
Claims had to be submitted by February 2, 2026. Payments were later mailed or released electronically in August 2025.Official information is available at Aura Frames BIPA Settlement.
Important Dates
• Final approval granted: May 7, 2025• Claim deadline: February 2, 2026
• Checks mailed: August 13, 2025
• Digital payments released: August 15, 2025
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other court-approved deductions are governed by the settlement documents and orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Bulgatz v. Aura Home, Inc., Case No. 2025LA0000070, in Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois.Official Website: Aura Frames BIPA Settlement
Sources
• Official settlement or court information: Aura Frames BIPA SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
Up to $1,897,553
Case Title
Bulgatz v. Aura Home, Inc.
Case Number
2025LA0000070
Court
Circuit Court of Lake County, Illinois
Claim Deadline
February 2, 2026
Status
Claims Closed · Approval Update Pending
Official Website
Aura Frames BIPA Settlement
