Speedway $12.1M Illinois BIPA Class Action Settlement
Worked for Speedway in Illinois between Sept. 1 2012 and Nov. 1 2017 and used a finger-scan time clock? You could automatically receive about $970 from a $12.1 million biometric privacy settlement. No claim form is required—just make sure the administrator has your current mailing address.
Update Your Address OnlineAt-a-Glance
- Settlement fund: $12,122,775
- Estimated payout: ~$970 per eligible employee
- Claim form: Not required; payments mailed automatically
- Key deadline to opt out: September 16 2025
- Final approval hearing: October 21 2025
- Settlement website: speedwaybipasettlement.com
Who Is Eligible?
You are part of the class if you:
- Worked for Speedway LLC in the State of Illinois, and
- Used a finger-scan time clock while employed,
- Between September 1 2012 and November 1 2017.
Most eligible employees received a notice by mail or email. If you did not, you can confirm your status by calling 844-496-0738 or emailing info@SpeedwayBIPASettlement.com.
Expected Payment Amount
The parties estimate each qualifying employee will receive about $970. The exact figure may rise or fall depending on:
- Final court-approved deductions for attorneys’ fees, expenses and service award
- The confirmed number of eligible class members
- Whether any settlement checks go uncashed (uncashed funds of $74,000+ trigger a second distribution)
How and When You’ll Be Paid
No action needed. Checks will be mailed to the last known address of each class member roughly 45 days after the settlement receives final court approval and any appeals are resolved.
If you have moved, use the secure portal linked above to update your address before October 21 2025.
Why the Lawsuit Was Filed
The plaintiff alleged Speedway violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting workers’ fingerprint data for timekeeping without first providing a written disclosure and obtaining written consent. Speedway denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation risk.
Important Dates
- Opt-Out (Exclusion) Deadline: September 16 2025
- Address Update Deadline: October 21 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: October 21 2025 – U.S. District Court, N.D. Ill.
Contact Information
Settlement Administrator (Simpluris)
Speedway BIPA Settlement
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Phone: 844-496-0738
Email: info@SpeedwayBIPASettlement.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to submit a claim for the Speedway BIPA settlement?
No. Eligible employees will receive payment automatically. Only address updates or an opt-out request require action.
How much money will I get from the Speedway $12.1M Illinois BIPA settlement?
The current projection is about $970 per class member, but the final amount depends on court-approved deductions and the total number of valid class members.
When will Speedway send settlement checks?
Checks will be mailed roughly 45 days after the court grants final approval on October 21 2025 (or later if appeals are filed).
Can I object to the settlement?
Yes. Directions for filing an objection are provided in the long-form notice available on the settlement website. Objections must be filed by the opt-out deadline of September 16 2025.
What happens to money from uncashed checks?
If uncashed checks total more than $74,000, a second pro-rata distribution will be made to participating class members. Any remainder after a second distribution will go to a court-approved nonprofit (cy pres recipient).