Published
October 14, 2024
Updated
July 30, 2026
The NOVAtime settlement resolved Illinois biometric-privacy claims involving finger- and hand-scan time clocks.
Current Status
The court granted final approval on June 28, 2024. The administrator reports that benefits have been distributed to all eligible class members; payments were reported beginning July 29, 2024.StatusBenefits fully distributed
Claim DeadlineMay 30, 2024 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$4.2 million
DistributionReported July 29, 2024
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that NOVAtime finger- and hand-scan time clocks collected or stored Illinois workers’ biometric information without the notice, consent, and policies required by the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. NOVAtime denied wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
The class included people who scanned a finger or hand on a NOVAtime-branded time clock in Illinois from August 14, 2014 through October 19, 2020.What Benefits Were Paid?
Eligible class members who submitted valid claims received equal shares of the net settlement fund. The administrator confirms that all eligible benefits have been distributed.Official Information
Review the latest information on the NOVAtime Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$4.2 million
Case Title
Thome v. NOVAtime Technology, Inc.
Case Number
1:19-cv-06256
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Current Milestone
Benefits distributed to all eligible class members
Official Website
NOVAtime Settlement
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