Published
March 10, 2026
Updated
July 30, 2026
The Papa John’s BIPA settlement covers certain Illinois franchise workers who used FOCUS fingerprint scanners.
Current Status
The court entered the Final Approval Order and Judgment on May 29, 2026. The April 17, 2026 claim deadline has passed. The official site has not posted a confirmation that the first-round payments have been distributed.StatusFinal approval; payments pending
Final ApprovalMay 29, 2026
Claim DeadlineApril 17, 2026 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$2.25 million
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Papa John’s collected or possessed Illinois franchise workers’ fingerprint data through FOCUS point-of-sale scanners without the notice and consent required by the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. Papa John’s denied wrongdoing.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The class includes people who worked at franchisee-owned Papa John’s restaurants in Illinois and used a FOCUS finger scanner from December 3, 2015 through December 17, 2025, subject to exclusions.How Are Payments Calculated?
The net settlement fund is divided equally among valid claimants after court-approved deductions. The agreement also provides for a possible later redistribution of certain uncashed-payment funds.Official Information
Review the latest information on the Papa John's BIPA Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$2.25 million
Case Title
Kyles v. Papa John's International Inc., et al.
Case Number
1:20-cv-07146
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Current Milestone
Final approval entered May 29, 2026
Official Website
Papa John's BIPA Settlement
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