$4.5M Lightricks BIPA Class Action Settlement

Unsplash | Published: November 1, 2024

Claim Form Deadline: December 23, 2024

Payout: $60

Proof required: Yes

What's the $4.5M Lightricks BIPA Class Action Settlement?

A $4,485,000 class action lawsuit has been settled with Lightricks, a company that makes several popular mobile apps such as Facetune, Phootleap, and Videoleap. The class action lawsuit was filed over allegations that Lightricks violated Illinois consumer privacy protection laws.

This class action lawsuit, known as King et al. v. Lightricks, US, Inc. et al., alleges that Lightricks, Ltd. and Lightricks US, Inc. violated Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting and storing biometric identifiers or biometric information of users of Lightricks mobile applications (Facetune, Photoleap, Videoleap, and LTX Studio) without complying with BIPA's requirements. Biometric data can include information such as your DNA, your facial data, retina scans, voice data, fingerprints, and more.

What is the Total Lightricks Settlement Amount?

The total settlement amount is $4,485,000.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To potentially qualify for a payout, you must be an individual in Illinois whose image or voice was analyzed by a Lightricks App at any time between September 30, 2017, and November 25, 2024.

Which Apps Are Included in the Settlement?

The mobile applications which were alleged to illegally collect consumer biometric data, which are included in the class action lawsuit are as follows:

• Facetune,
• Photoleap,
• Videoleap,
• LTX Studio

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

Each qualified class action member who files a timely claim form will receive a settlement fund of up to $60 from the total $4,485,000 settlement fund. However, if the dollar value of approved and valid claims exceeds the amount, the $60 settlement payments may be reduced to a pro rated amount, distributed equally and fairly.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, you must be complete and submit a valid claim form. You can download a claim form on the settlement website, request a Claim Form by calling the settlement administrator directly.

The claim form must be completed fully and accurately signed under penalty of perjury and timely submitted by December 23, 2024, either by U.S. mail or online on the settlement website.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

Any claim form must completed truthfully, fully, and accurately signed under penalty of perjury. You may also be asked for a unique class member ID when filing a claim. If you did not already receive one you may be able to reach out to the administration to find out how to get one so you can file a claim.

There is also an option for "registration" on the official Lightricks class action website, which you may be able to complete to receive a class member ID, if you believe you qualify.

Claim Form Website: LightricksBIPASettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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