Check your gas station receipts—you could claim up to $970 from a $12M settlement
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If you once clocked in for shifts at a certain gas station chain in Illinois, you may have money coming your way.
A massive $12 million class action settlement is now in motion, with estimates suggesting eligible former employees could receive about $970 each.
The payments stem from a lawsuit that accused the company of mishandling workers’ biometric data.
And here’s the part many people like most—if you qualify, you may not even need to file a claim.
This settlement stems from a lawsuit claiming that Speedway violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
If you’re scratching your head at that acronym, you’re not alone. BIPA is a state law passed in 2008 to protect people’s biometric data—think fingerprints, facial scans, and other unique identifiers.
The law says companies must get your explicit consent before collecting or storing this kind of sensitive information.
According to the lawsuit, Speedway required employees to use fingerprint scanners to clock in and out of work between September 1, 2012, and November 1, 2017, but allegedly didn’t get the proper consent first.
Speedway hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing, but they’ve agreed to pay $12,122,775 to settle the claims.
If you worked at a Speedway in Illinois during the specified period and used a fingerprint scanner to clock in or out, you’re likely part of the “class” covered by this settlement.
That means you could be eligible for a payout—estimated at $970 per person, though the final amount could change depending on how many people file claims.
Here’s where it gets even easier: Most eligible folks don’t need to fill out a claim form. If you’re in the class and haven’t opted out, you’ll be paid automatically.
Also read: Your Facebook payout is finally here—did you get your share of the $725 million settlement?
The only catch? You may need to provide proof that you worked at Speedway and used the fingerprint scanner. Acceptable proof could include a work order, pay stub, or even a credit card statement showing employment.
If you’re unsure whether you’re included, it’s worth checking your old records or reaching out to the settlement administrator.
The deadline to exclude yourself from the class has already passed (September 16, 2025), so if you didn’t opt out, you’re in!
Also read: AT&T customers have two months to claim part of a $177 million data breach settlement
Patience is a virtue here. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
Payments will be sent out after the court gives the green light, but there’s no exact date yet. Keep an eye on your mail and email for updates.
Biometric data is becoming more common in the workplace, from fingerprint scanners to facial recognition.
But with great technology comes great responsibility—and, as this case shows, companies can’t just collect your data without following the rules.
While we’re on the topic of class action cash, here’s another one to check out: Poppi, the trendy prebiotic soda brand, is paying $8.9 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its drinks as “gut healthy.”
If you bought any Poppi flavor between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, you could get up to $0.75 per can (with proof of purchase) or up to $16 without proof.
Read more: Reminder: You may be eligible for a payout in the $8.9M Poppi settlement—here’s how to claim
Have you ever received a surprise check from a class action lawsuit? Do you have questions about biometric privacy or workplace technology? Or maybe you just want to vent about the time you had to scan your finger at work?
A massive $12 million class action settlement is now in motion, with estimates suggesting eligible former employees could receive about $970 each.
The payments stem from a lawsuit that accused the company of mishandling workers’ biometric data.
And here’s the part many people like most—if you qualify, you may not even need to file a claim.
This settlement stems from a lawsuit claiming that Speedway violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
If you’re scratching your head at that acronym, you’re not alone. BIPA is a state law passed in 2008 to protect people’s biometric data—think fingerprints, facial scans, and other unique identifiers.
The law says companies must get your explicit consent before collecting or storing this kind of sensitive information.
According to the lawsuit, Speedway required employees to use fingerprint scanners to clock in and out of work between September 1, 2012, and November 1, 2017, but allegedly didn’t get the proper consent first.
Speedway hasn’t admitted to any wrongdoing, but they’ve agreed to pay $12,122,775 to settle the claims.
This settlement is a reminder that your privacy rights matter and that it pays (sometimes literally) to know them. Image source: Shihab Chowdhury / Unsplash
If you worked at a Speedway in Illinois during the specified period and used a fingerprint scanner to clock in or out, you’re likely part of the “class” covered by this settlement.
That means you could be eligible for a payout—estimated at $970 per person, though the final amount could change depending on how many people file claims.
Here’s where it gets even easier: Most eligible folks don’t need to fill out a claim form. If you’re in the class and haven’t opted out, you’ll be paid automatically.
Also read: Your Facebook payout is finally here—did you get your share of the $725 million settlement?
The only catch? You may need to provide proof that you worked at Speedway and used the fingerprint scanner. Acceptable proof could include a work order, pay stub, or even a credit card statement showing employment.
If you’re unsure whether you’re included, it’s worth checking your old records or reaching out to the settlement administrator.
The deadline to exclude yourself from the class has already passed (September 16, 2025), so if you didn’t opt out, you’re in!
Also read: AT&T customers have two months to claim part of a $177 million data breach settlement
Patience is a virtue here. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
Payments will be sent out after the court gives the green light, but there’s no exact date yet. Keep an eye on your mail and email for updates.
Biometric data is becoming more common in the workplace, from fingerprint scanners to facial recognition.
But with great technology comes great responsibility—and, as this case shows, companies can’t just collect your data without following the rules.
While we’re on the topic of class action cash, here’s another one to check out: Poppi, the trendy prebiotic soda brand, is paying $8.9 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its drinks as “gut healthy.”
If you bought any Poppi flavor between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, you could get up to $0.75 per can (with proof of purchase) or up to $16 without proof.
Read more: Reminder: You may be eligible for a payout in the $8.9M Poppi settlement—here’s how to claim
