If You Scanned Your Hand or Finger for Timekeeping Purposes While Working for Lakhani Hospitality, Inc. In Illinois at Any Time from July 12, 2014, to June 10, 2025. You May Be Entitled to a Cash Payment from a Class Action Settlement
The court has authorized notice of a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit, Sergio Castillo v. Lakhani Hospitality, Inc., No. 2019-CH-08267 pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois before the Honorable Judge Alison C. Conlon. The Settlement would resolve a lawsuit brought on behalf of persons who allege that Lakhani Hospitality, Inc. (“Defendant”) implemented a timekeeping system that required Defendant’s employees to provide a scan of their finger or hand for timekeeping purposes without complying with the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS § 14/1, et seq. (“BIPA”).
If you received notice, you have been identified as someone who may have used a biometric timekeeping system while working for Defendant in Illinois on or after July 12, 2014, to June 10, 2025.
The Court has granted preliminary approval of the Settlement and has preliminarily certified the Settlement Class for purposes of settlement only. The Notice explain the nature of the class action lawsuit, the terms of the Settlement, and the legal rights and obligations of the Settlement Class Members. Please read the Notice carefully so that you can better understand your legal rights.
Your Legal Rights And Options In This Settlement | Deadline | |
Do Nothing and Automatically Receive Money | To accept the Settlement and receive payment from the Settlement Fund, you do not have to do anything. You will automatically receive a check. See FAQ 6 for more details | N/A |
Exclude Yourself | You may exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do so, you will not receive any cash payment, but you will not release any claims you may have against the Released Parties. You will automatically receive a check. See FAQ 6 for more details | August 20, 2025 |
Object to the Settlement | If you wish to object to the Settlement, you must submit your objection in writing to the Clerk of the Court of the Circuit Court. You will automatically receive a check. See FAQ 6 for more details | August 20, 2025 |
These rights and options – and the deadlines to exercise them – are explained in detail on this website here, and the Notice. Please review both carefully.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments will be provided only after any issues with the Settlement are resolved. If approval is denied, is reversed on appeal, or does not become final, the case will continue, and no payments will be made. Please be patient.
Upcoming Important Dates
Opt Out Deadline
8/20/2025
Objection Deadline
8/20/2025
Final Approval Hearing
9/8/2025 at 10:00 a.m.