Published
November 1, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
The $4.485 million Lightricks settlement covered certain Illinois users of Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, and LTX Studio; claims closed in December 2024.
Current Status
The court entered a final approval order after the January 2025 hearing. The official administrator website is currently under maintenance and does not provide a current payment-distribution update.StatusFinal Approval Granted — Distribution Update Unavailable
Claim DeadlineDecember 23, 2024 (Passed)
BenefitUp to $60, subject to pro rata adjustment
Proof RequiredClass Member ID was required for online claims
What Was This Case About?
Plaintiffs alleged that Lightricks collected or stored biometric identifiers through its mobile apps without satisfying the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. Lightricks denied wrongdoing and liability.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Included?
The class covered people in Illinois whose image or voice was analyzed by Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, or LTX Studio between September 30, 2017 and November 22, 2024.What Was the Benefit?
Approved claimants were eligible for a cash payment of up to $60. Final amounts could increase or decrease depending on the number of valid claims and settlement deductions.Official Information
Review current notices and documents on the Lightricks BIPA Settlement website.
Settlement Amount
$4,485,000
Case Title
King, et al. v. Lightricks, Ltd., et al.
Case Number
2024LA000197
Court
Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Sangamon County, Illinois
Current Milestone
Final approval order entered after January 6, 2025 hearing
Official Website
Lightricks BIPA Settlement
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