Vergel v. Element Food Solutions, LLC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION
Case No. 2022CH00123

Welcome to the Website for the Vergel v. Element Food Solutions, LLC, Proposed Class Action Settlement

All individuals who used Defendant’s finger scan timekeeping system in Illinois between March 13, 2020 to July 31, 2023, and had their finger scanned and/or biometric identifier, biometric information or other biometric data collected, captured, received, converted, stored, used, disclosed or disseminated, without first executing a written consent prior to the initial scan, collection, capture, receipt, disclosure or dissemination of their biometric data.

These persons are the “Settlement Class” discussed below.

Excluded from the Settlement Class are (1) any Judge or Magistrate presiding over this Action and members of their families; (2) Persons who properly execute and file a timely request for exclusion from the Settlement Class; and (3) the legal representatives, successors or assigns of any excluded Persons.

SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT
ASK TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASS BY DECEMBER 23, 2024

You can exclude yourself from the class action and the settlement by mailing a written request that states you would like to be excluded from the settlement. This request must be postmarked on or before December 23, 2024.

OBJECT BY DECEMBER 23, 2024

If you object to the settlement and wish to file an objection rather than excluding yourself, you must submit your objection in writing to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Cook County, Illinois. Your objection must be postmarked by December 23, 2024.

DO NOTHING

If you want to participate in the settlement and receive a settlement payment, do nothing. A check will be mailed to you if the Court grants final approval of the settlement. If you do nothing, you will stay in the Settlement Class, be bound by any judgment entered by the Court, and you will release your claims against Defendant about collection of your biometric information.

Upcoming Important Dates

Opt Out Deadline

12/23/2024

Objection Deadline

12/23/2024

Final Approval Hearing

2/4/2025 at 9:30 a.m.