Thermoflex BIPA Settlement, $9M Fund, About $900 Per Worker, No Claim Form

If you worked at Thermoflex in Illinois and clocked in with a finger scanner between July 27, 2015 and September 3, 2020, a $9,000,000 class action settlement may put roughly $900 in your mailbox. You don’t file a claim. If the court approves the deal, a check goes out automatically to everyone in the class who doesn’t opt out. The deadline to opt out or object is October 26, 2026.

The case is Johnson v. Thermoflex Corp., et al., Case No. 20-CH-0479, in the Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Lake County, Illinois. It accuses the companies of collecting workers’ fingerprints without the written disclosure and consent that the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) requires. The defendants deny that they violated BIPA.

Thermoflex BIPA Settlement at a Glance

Detail	Information
Case name	Johnson v. Thermoflex Corp., et al.
Case number	20-CH-0479
Court	Circuit Court, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Illinois
Settlement fund	$9,000,000
Payment per class member	$1,532.18 gross, about $900 net
Claim form required	No
Who qualifies	People who worked for Thermoflex in Illinois and used a finger-scanning device, July 27, 2015 to September 3, 2020
Opt-out and objection deadline	October 26, 2026
Final approval hearing	November 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Settlement administrator	Simpluris, (888) 428-6577

Why There’s No Claim Form and What That Means for You

Most settlements make you file something. This one doesn’t. Thermoflex’s own records identified the class, and the administrator’s notice mailing was scheduled for September 11, 2026. If you got one, you’re already in the class and already in line for payment.

That changes the decision you’re making. It’s not “should I file a claim?” It’s “should I stay in or get out?”

• Stay in (do nothing): You get a check if the court gives final approval. You also give up the right to sue the defendants over claims tied to BIPA and the finger-scanning devices they used in Illinois.
• Opt out: You get no payment and keep your right to sue on your own, at your own risk and expense.
• Object: You stay in the class and tell the court what you think is wrong with the deal.

Who Is in the Class: Thermoflex Staff and Agency Workers

The class covers anyone who performed work for Thermoflex in Illinois and used a finger-scanning device between July 27, 2015 and September 3, 2020. The home page refers to a “work placement,” and the defendants include two staffing companies: TempsNow Employment and Placement Services, LLC, and M.M.D., Inc. d/b/a The AllStaff Group. The other defendants are Thermoflex Corp. and Thermoflex Waukegan, LLC.

If you were placed at a Thermoflex site by a staffing agency and got a notice, you’re in. If you think you qualify and got nothing in the mail, the site doesn’t lay out a separate process, so the administrator is the place to ask: [email protected] or (888) 428-6577.

Where the $1,532.18 Goes Before It Becomes About $900

Each class member is entitled to a gross payment of $1,532.18. The site’s estimate of about $900 is what’s left after deductions for:

• Administration costs
• Attorneys’ fees, which Class Counsel can request up to 40% of the fund (up to $3.6 million), plus reasonable costs
• An incentive award to the class representative of up to $10,000

The court decides the final amounts. If it awards less than the maximum, your check could come in above $900. The site calls the $900 figure approximate, so treat it that way.

By my own math from the site’s numbers, $9 million divided by $1,532.18 works out to about 5,900 class members, and roughly 41% comes off each gross payment. The settlement site doesn’t state a class size, so consider that an estimate.

When Checks Go Out

If the court gives final approval on or after November 4, the site says payment should follow as soon as possible once the order becomes final, which it puts at about 30 days after approval. An appeal could delay that. Checks expire 180 days after they’re issued, so cash yours promptly.

The court can also decline to approve the settlement. In that case nobody gets paid, the class is no longer certified, and the lawsuit picks up where it left off.

How to Opt Out or Object Before October 26

To opt out, mail a written request postmarked by October 26, 2026 to Johnson v. Thermoflex Corp., et al., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Include your name, address, and telephone number, the case name and number, a statement that you want to be excluded, and your signature. A request sent anywhere else, or postmarked late, is invalid and you stay in the class.

To object, file a written objection with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Lake County, Illinois, Courtroom 301, Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 by October 26, 2026. Mail copies to Class Counsel and one of the defendants’ lawyers, postmarked by the same date. Your objection needs:

• Your full name, address, telephone number, and email
• The case name and number
• All grounds for your objection, with factual and legal support
• Any other class action objections you’ve filed
• Your signature

If you hire a lawyer to object, that lawyer must file a notice of appearance by October 26, and you pay them yourself. You can’t object if you opt out. If you want to speak at the hearing, say so in your written objection and list any witnesses and exhibits.

The November 4 Hearing

Judge review happens on November 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., either by Zoom at the court’s discretion or in person in Courtroom 301 of the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. You don’t have to attend. Zoom credentials are posted on the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit’s daily remote court session schedule for Courtroom 301, and the hearing can change, so check the settlement site before you plan around it.

Timeline

Date	Event
Sep 11, 2026	Notices mailed
Oct 26, 2026	Opt-out and objection deadline
Nov 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m.	Final approval hearing, Waukegan (or Zoom)
About 30 days after final approval	Checks issued, if no appeal

Similar Illinois BIPA Cases

Illinois workers and consumers have collected on several biometric cases. These two are closed to claims now, but they show how similar deals have played out:

• Illinois Fingerprint Timeclock Settlement, $1.69M EasyWorkforce BIPA Case—Claim Up To $750 By March 31, 2026
• YouTube Face Blur BIPA Settlement 2026, $900 Per Person Approved—Claim Deadline Passed, Payments Coming Soon

FAQ

Do I have to do anything to get paid? 

No. If you got a notice and don’t opt out, a check is mailed to you after the court gives final approval.

What if my address has changed?

 The site doesn’t describe an address-update process. Contact the administrator at (888) 428-6577 or [email protected] before checks go out.

Is $900 guaranteed?

 No. It’s an estimate after fees, costs, and the incentive award. The court sets those amounts, and the settlement doesn’t take effect unless the court approves it.

What am I giving up if I stay in? 

You release all claims tied to information protected by BIPA against the defendants relating to finger-scanning devices they used in Illinois. Read the release in the Settlement Agreement, which is on the settlement site’s documents page.

Who are the class lawyers? 

The court approved Stephan Zouras, LLC of Chicago: Ryan F. Stephan, James B. Zouras, Anna M. Ceragioli, and Danielle M. Sweet. You aren’t charged for them, and their fees come out of the fund. Their number is (312) 233-1550.

Should I call the court about this?

 No. The site says the judge and the clerk can’t give you advice on your options.

Update Log

• September 24, 2026: Article published. Opt-out and objection deadline of October 26, 2026 and hearing date of November 4, 2026 confirmed on the official settlement website.

Sources

• Official settlement website: thermoflexbipasettlement.com (Home, FAQ, and Contact pages)

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website (thermoflexbipasettlement.com), including its home, FAQ, and contact pages, as of September 24, 2026. Last Updated: September 24, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.