CSL Plasma biometric data $9.9M class action lawsuit settlement

CSL Plasma has agreed to a $9.9 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it collected fingerprint data from plasma donors in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

Anyone who scanned their finger at a CSL Plasma collection center in Illinois between Sept. 5, 2014, and Oct. 16, 2019, may be entitled to a cash payment from the CSL Plasma class action settlement.

The CSL Plasma class action lawsuit alleges CSL Plasma allegedly collected biometric fingerprint data from plasma donors in Illinois who scanned their fingers for identification at plasma collection centers without notifying them or obtaining their consent.

Collecting biometric data such as fingerprints without providing notice or obtaining consent is a violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

CSL Plasma denies it violated BIPA but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the risk and expense of ongoing litigation.

Class members who submit timely and valid claims will be entitled to a pro rata share of the settlement fund. It is estimated each claimant will receive a payment of $200 to $500, but the actual amount will depend on the total number of claims filed.

In addition to providing compensation to eligible class members, CSL has also agreed to change its practices to comply with BIPA. It will obtain written releases from Illinois plasma donors who use a finger scanner, make all disclosures as required by BIPA, maintain a publicly available biometric data retention policy, and destroy all fingerprint data within three years of donors’ last interaction with CSL Plasma.

Eligible class members should have received notice of the BIPA settlement by mail or email. Claimants who submit claims online may choose to receive payment through Venmo, Paypal, ACH Direct Deposit or paper check. 

The final approval hearing will be held Dec. 8, 2022.

The deadline for class members to exclude themselves from or object to the CSL Plasma class action settlement is Aug. 22, 2022.

Class members must submit a claim form by Nov. 3, 2022, to be eligible for a settlement payment. 

Who’s Eligible

Anyone who scanned their finger at a CSL Plasma collection center in Illinois between 09/05/2014 – 10/16/2019

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase applicable

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

11/03/2022

Case Name

Marsh, et al. v. CSL Plasma Inc., Case No. 19-CV-07606 in the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

12/08/2022

Settlement Website

PlasmaSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Settlement Administrator
c/o Analytics Consulting LLC
P.O. Box 2006
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2006
info@plasmasettlement.com
877-586-2158

Class Counsel

David Fish
Mara Baltabols
FISH POTTER BOLAÑOS PC

Defense Counsel

Gerald L Maatman, Jr
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP