Top Class Actions  |  July 18, 2022

Category: Closed Class Actions

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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
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

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112 thoughts onCSL Plasma biometric data $9.9M class action lawsuit settlement

  1. Joseph says:

    never received my money spoke to someone at law firm, now they saying, we don’t see your info. A bunch of BS…

    1. Michael A Kuta says:

      I received a check for $506.00

    2. Ashleigh Wilson says:

      Hi,
      I just found out about this claime being filed against CSL PLASMA and I see the cut of date was in November but that it has not went to court and goes December 8th if there is any way someone could help me see if i still qualify it would be much appreciated. Thank you

  2. Nick says:

    How do I apply for the claim? I went to CSL for years.

    1. Dana Purdy says:

      I never received my payment

      1. Regina Smith says:

        I did not receive any payment

  3. Kenneth lumzy says:

    My finger print was taken 8/22

  4. Quentez Thompson says:

    I did my claim online how much longer do I have to wait for payment

    1. Hc says:

      I emailed recently, and they told me “The settlement has received approval, however, at this time it is too early to know when the distribution will occur”. That was on January 6th.

      1. Kevin T says:

        Yeah they told me the same thing back in December

    2. Chris Mabins says:

      Two months after the final hearing. So next week payments might come

      1. Lady Blue says:

        I just received my payment today. Have anyone else

    3. Kate says:

      Got my check today via PayPal. $258

      1. Darius snow says:

        Is there going to be a second check issued out

  5. Mary Jimenez says:

    I received an email with my claim ID , So I filed a claim and got the claim payment verification # and pin but still haven’t received a payment.

  6. Willie Travis says:

    How long at take low suites

  7. Barbara says:

    I never received, a confirmation number, or nothing.But, I still have the card that they sent me, and I did file. So now that court is over with, how long will it be before, we will be compensated?

    1. Steve Fraser says:

      Mailed my card Feb 13

  8. Barbara SHAW says:

    I never received a confirmation #, or anything, but I still

  9. Andrew Barlett says:

    It’s December 19th now and was wondering as to why nobody has updated me, I sent the mail earlier this year. Did it get approved?

    1. Tanya Vega says:

      When will you be sending out checks for this settlement?

  10. Latoya Spencer says:

    The paper should have came to the address you were using in them years. I got mines and I filled it out and got a claim number and PIN number aswell.

    1. Ronald Owens says:

      How long does it take for the payment takes

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