Published
October 5, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
Magid Glove’s $5.175 million biometric privacy settlement covered fingertip timeclock and temperature-scan practices at its Romeoville facility.
Current Status
The temporary-worker claim deadline passed November 19, 2024, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for December 20, 2024. The official administrator site has not posted a current final-approval order or payment-issuance notice.StatusClaims closed; public approval update unavailable
Claim DeadlineNovember 19, 2024 (Passed)
BenefitEstimated $135.26 to $3,244.38 by scan category
Proof RequiredTemporary workers had to submit a valid claim
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Magid Glove collected fingertip scans for timekeeping and temperature-scan data without satisfying Illinois biometric privacy requirements. Magid denied violating the law and denied liability.Who Was Included?
The settlement covered qualifying direct and temporary workers who used a fingertip-scan timeclock or had a temperature scan at the Romeoville, Illinois facility from January 8, 2016 through August 30, 2024.How Were Benefits Structured?
Estimated awards depended on whether a class member was in the fingertip-scan group, the temperature-scan group, or both. Direct employees identified from records did not use the same claim process as temporary workers.Official Information
Review notices and documents on the Magid Glove BIPA Settlement website.
Settlement Amount
$5.175 million
Case Title
Cardona v. Magid Glove and Safety Manufacturing Company LLC
Case Number
2021 CH 000257
Court
Circuit Court of Will County, Illinois
Current Milestone
Claims closed; official payment update not posted
Official Website
Magid Glove BIPA Settlement
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