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Biomat, Talecris Plasma Resources and Interstate Blood Bank, all part of Grifols, agreed to a $16.75 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims they violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by scanning fingerprints without first getting consent.
The class action lawsuit settlement benefits individuals who scanned their fingers on a finger scanning device during the plasma donation process at either a Biomat USA or Talecris Plasma Resources center in Illinois between June 10, 2015, and June 10, 2022.
The settlement also benefits individuals who scanned their fingers on a finger scanning device during the plasma donation process at the Interstate Blood Bank plasma donation center in Illinois between April 8, 2016, and July 25, 2022.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit say the plasma donation centers failed to get their consent before using technology that scanned their fingers. According to the class action, the donation centers violated BIPA.
Biomat, Talecris Plasma and Interstate Blood Bank are plasma donation centers. All three of these centers involved in the class action lawsuit are part of Grifols, a network of plasma donation centers around the country.
The plasma defendants haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $16.75 million class action settlement to resolve the BIPA allegations.
Under the terms of the BIPA settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Exact payments will vary based on the number of claims filed.Â
According to the settlement website, a 55% participation rate would result in payments of around $300 per claimant. A 30% participation would result in $550 payments, while a 15% participation rate would result in payments of around $1,100.
The defendants also agreed to comply with BIPA requirements in the future, including obtaining written consent from plasma donors.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is May 22, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Aug. 24, 2023.
In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 4, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Individuals who scanned their fingers on a finger scanning device during the plasma donation process at either a Biomat USA or Talecris Plasma Resources center in Illinois between June 10, 2015, and June 10, 2022, AND individuals who scanned their fingers on a finger scanning device during the plasma donation process at the Interstate Blood Bank plasma donation center in Illinois between April 8, 2016, and July 25, 2022.
Potential Award
$300-$1,100 (estimate)
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
08/04/2023
Case Name
Vaughan, et al. v. Biomat USA Inc., et al., Case No. 1:20-cv-04241, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Final Hearing
08/24/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Vaughan et al. v. Biomat et al.
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2006
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2006
info@bipaplasma.com
844-713-2842
Class Counsel
David Fish
Mara Baltabols
FISH POTTER BOLAÑOS PC
Defense Counsel
Jason A Selvey
Julia S Wolf
JACKSON LEWIS PC
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203 thoughts onBiomat, Talecris Plasma, Interstate Blood Bank BIPA $16.75M class action settlement
I’m cash app notta yet hopefully by morning
Has anyone still not received theirs?
No
I haven’t gotten mine
Nope.
Any updates?
Fifth third here. Still nothing
Congrats to all who received their payments, and heads up to those who didn’t. Thank you for keeping us updated throughout this process, as this was a literal shitshow.
Got $506.67 in my Chase Direct Deposit (late deposited between 5:00pm and 5:30pm)
It looks like they probably only sent some of the payments, but not all? Is anyone else still waiting?
As long as they were sent out today, we’ll get them within a week. I do see what you mean though with only some people receiving theirs.
Got mines zelle
Congrats
It looks like they probably only sent some of the payments, but not all? Is anyone else still waiting?
Still nothing.
Still nothings as well
Got PAID today! $506.67.
Direct Deposit — Chase
…In case anyone’s wondering.
I was mistaken—it was Zelle.. Maybe cause Zelle is instant that’s why it’s showing for some and direct deposit/PayPal will be overnight. May depend on the financial institution as well.
I wondered that bc I have Chase and haven’t gotten a direct deposit yet! Patiently waiting :)
Let me know if anyone has received a payment yet today. I have not received a direct deposit yet
I thought they was sending everyone checks
No direct deposit was a choice
My check is coming in the mail today, I opted for a check because at first I was leery about putting my financial banking information on it. I have informed delivery from the post office that shows the mail that I get each day and it is showing the check coming today.
Just recieved a zelle payment of $506
Fifth third bank here haven’t received anything yet 6:30pm
No payment yet. It’s a scam.
I see on my informed delivery that mine is in the mail today. I was thinking the same thing and was going to call instead of email today if it didn’t arrive but it’s showing it’s coming today, you would think direct deposit would be faster, unless maybe your bank is waiting for it to clear before releasing it, that would be my only thought, some banks are way strict with things like this. Hope that helps you, good luck!