Published
November 20, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
This $4.1 million settlement covers certain Illinois workers whose finger scans from an ePro BioClock were hosted on an ESO server. Final approval was granted in January 2025, and eligible class members did not need to file a claim to receive the initial payment.
Current Status
The court granted final approval on January 14, 2025. The official website states that class-member awards were expected to be issued in March 2025.Initial payments were automatic for eligible class members whose addresses could be determined. The administrator has not posted a newer distribution total, so this page says payments were authorized and scheduled rather than claiming every award was received.
StatusFinal Approval — Automatic Payments AuthorizedFinal approval granted January 14, 2025; the official site expected initial awards in March 2025.
Claim DeadlineNo claim form requiredThis page does not accept claims.
Estimated PayoutAbout $401 estimatedSee the official source for case-specific calculations.
Proof RequiredAutomatic PaymentNo claim form; payment was based on ESO records unless the class member opted out.
What the Lawsuit Alleged
The lawsuit alleged ESO violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting or obtaining finger-scan data through ePro BioClocks without informed written consent and without a compliant retention-and-destruction policy. ESO denied the allegations and any wrongdoing.Who Was Included?
The class covered people who scanned a finger when using an ePro BioClock in Illinois and whose scan data was hosted on an ESO-owned or leased server from January 24, 2017 through September 10, 2024.How Payments Worked
Eligible class members who did not opt out were sent an initial award automatically. The pre-distribution estimate was about $401, but the actual amount depended on the class size, administration, fees, and other court-approved deductions.If enough money remained after initial awards expired, the agreement allowed a second pro rata distribution to people who cashed or accepted the first payment.
Why Proof Is Listed as Automatic Payment
There was no claim form to file. ESO’s records identified the settlement class, and the administrator sent payment to the last known address unless a class member elected electronic delivery or opted out.Source
Official administrator website: Hirmer v. ESO Solutions settlement.For more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Amount
$4,101,300
Case Title
Hirmer v. ESO Solutions, Inc. d/b/a eCore Solutions, Inc.
Case Number
1:22-cv-01018
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Claim Deadline
No claim form required
Status
Final Approval — Automatic Payments Authorized
Official Website
ESOBIPASettlement.com
