Consumers whose biometric data was possessed, captured, collected, stored, used, transmitted, or disseminated by Viakable Manufacturing LLC or its biometric technology between June 19, 2019, and October 14, 2025, may qualify for compensation from a $417,750 settlement.
The settlement resolves claims that Viakable Manufacturing LLC violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting, storing, or using biometric identifiers and information without proper consent or without maintaining the written policies required by Illinois law.
Who Can File a Claim?
The settlement class includes any individual—employee or nonemployee—whose biometric data was handled by Viakable Manufacturing during the period from June 19, 2019, to October 14, 2025.
Anyone who received a settlement notice was identified as a potential class member.
Compensation Available
Class members who submit valid claim forms by the deadline may receive up to $460.38. The final payment amount will depend on the number of valid claims and deductions for attorneys’ fees, administrative costs, and the class representative’s incentive award.
How to File a Claim
Class members may submit a claim online or download a PDF claim form to complete and return by mail or email.
The claim deadline is December 13, 2025.
Settlement Administrator Contact Information:
Rocio Salinas v. Viakable Manufacturing
c/o Analytics Consulting LLC
PO Box 2002
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2002
bipaviakablesettlement@noticeadministrator.com
Required Information
- All claimants must provide the dates they worked with Viakable Manufacturing.
- Online claimants must include the claim number and PIN from their settlement notice.
Payment Method
The settlement administrator will issue paper checks to the mailing address provided on the claim form. Checks expire 90 days after they are issued.
Settlement Fund Breakdown ($417,750 Total)
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Up to $144,320
- Class representative service award: Up to $5,000
- Payments to eligible claimants: Remaining funds
Important Dates
- Claim submission deadline: December 13, 2025
- Exclusion deadline: December 13, 2025
- Final approval hearing: February 20, 2026
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Checks will be mailed after the court’s final approval order becomes effective, typically within about 45 days. Appeals may delay payment.
Why This Settlement Was Reached
The lawsuit alleged that Viakable Manufacturing violated Illinois biometric privacy law by collecting or storing biometric identifiers without proper notice, consent, or written policies. Viakable denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation.
Award: Up to $460.38
Deadline: December 13, 2025
