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Biomat, Talecris Plasma, Interstate Blood Bank
Biomat, Talecris Plasma, and Interstate Blood Bank agreed to pay $16.75 million to settle claims they scanned fingerprints without consent during plasma donations in Illinois.
ClosedIllinois onlyClaim status: Closed on August 4, 2023Payout: $300-$1,100No longer claimable
About this settlement
The case addresses unauthorized fingerprint scanning during plasma donations at specified centers in Illinois between 2015 and 2022.
This settlement resolves claims that Biomat, Talecris Plasma Resources, and Interstate Blood Bank violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by scanning donors' fingerprints without obtaining proper consent during plasma donation processes in Illinois.
Who qualifies
- Individuals who scanned their fingers on a finger scanning device during plasma donation at Biomat USA or Talecris Plasma Resources centers in Illinois between June 10, 2015 and...
- Individuals who scanned their fingers during plasma donation at Interstate Blood Bank center in Illinois between April 8, 2016 and July 25, 2022.
$300-$1,100
Claim status: Closed on August 4, 2023