Papa John's $2.25 Million BIPA Fingerprint Class Action Settlement — Illinois Workers File Claim by April 17, 2026

vs. Papa John's International

Payout Range

Varies

Deadline

4/17/2026

Time Left

1 day

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About this settlement

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Papa John's International, Inc. regarding violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit claims that Papa John's collected biometric data, specifically fingerprint scans, from workers at franchisee-owned locations without proper notice and consent. Although Papa John's denies any wrongdoing, they have agreed to a settlement to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continuing the lawsuit.

Who is eligible

  • Must reside in: IL

Who is in the settlement class

Illinois franchise Papa John's workers who used the finger scanner between December 3, 2015 and December 17, 2025.

How to claim

This settlement has the following claim path.

Pro rata cash payment

Variable (pro rata)

The payment amount depends on the number of valid claims filed.

✓ No documentation required — self-attestation only

How to file

This settlement accepts online and mail claim submissions. Pick whichever is easier.

Official settlement information

https://openclassactions.com/settlements/papa-johns-class-action-settlement.php

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