What can I get out of the settlement. If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after deducting any Court- approved payment of Settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awards. How do I get my payment? Just complete and return the attached Claim Form by mail, or you can visit the Settlement Website, ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇, and submit a Claim Form online. All Claim Forms must be postmarked or submitted online by [Claims Deadline]. What are my options? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific instructions about how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at [▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇]. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court appointed lawyers from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other Damages Settlement Subclass Members. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the Settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse, 100 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES ▇▇▇▇, et al. v. CheckPeople, LLC Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 0000 City, ST 00000-0000 XXX From: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ To: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Re: Legal Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. This notice is to inform you that a Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, and other identifying information to advertise or promote paid subscriptions to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. Who is included in the Damages Settlement Subclass? Our records indicate that you are included in the Damages Settlement Subclass. This includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. What can I get out of the Settlement? If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after deducting any Court-approved payment of Settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awards. How do I get my payment? Just complete and verify the short and simple Claim Form online at [Claim Form Link], or you can visit ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇ and download a paper Claim Form and submit it by mail. By submitting online, you can choose to receive your payment via Venmo, Zelle, or a check. All Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by [Claims Deadline]. What are my options? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific instructions about how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at www.[▇▇▇.▇▇▇]. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court attorneys from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other members of the Settlement Classes. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse at ▇▇▇ ▇.▇. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. • A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between certain individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, or other identifying information to advertise or promote the subscription service to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. • The Injunction Settlement Class includes all Illinois residents in CheckPeople’s database between November 1, 2020 through [date of preliminary approval]. As part of the Settlement, CheckPeople has agreed not to use Injunction Settlement Class Members’ names in connection with any offer to purchase a subscription on its website. Even if you did not receive this notice by email or U.S. Mail, you may still be an Injunction Settlement Class Member. • The Damages Settlement Subclass includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. If you received a notice of the Settlement by email or U.S. Mail, our records indicate that you may be a Damages Settlement Subclass Member and you may submit a claim form online or by mail to receive a payment. An explanation of the differences between the Damages Settlement Subclass and the Injunction Settlement Class is included in FAQ 5, below. • If the Court approves the Settlement, members of the Damages Settlement Subclass who submit a valid claim will receive an equal, or pro rata, share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after all notice and administration costs, incentive awards, and attorneys’ fees have been paid. Individual payments to Damages Settlement Subclass Members who submit a valid Claim Form are estimated to be $150 to $250, but the Settlement payments could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. • Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT Submit a claim form This is the only way to receive a payment. Only Damages Settlement Subclass Members can submit a claim form or receive a payment. You must submit a complete and valid claim form either online or by mail before [Claims Deadline]. Do nothing You will receive no payment under the Settlement and, if you are a Damages Settlement Subclass Member, give up your right to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. Exclude yourself If you don’t want to be a part of the Damages Settlement Subclass, you must submit a request to be excluded by , 2024. You will receive no payment, but you will retain any rights you currently have to sue CheckPeople about the issues in this case. You may not exclude yourself from the Injunction Settlement Class. Object Write to the Court explaining why you don’t like any part of the Settlement by , 2024. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can submit objections. Attend a hearing Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can attend the final approval hearing. These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this notice. The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments will only be provided after any issues with the Settlement are resolved. Please be patient.
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Sources: Class Action Settlement Agreement
What can I get out of the settlement. If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlementsettlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250[xxx], but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an a equal share of a the $2,598,050 3,493,074 settlement fund that Defendant Ceridian agreed to create, create after deducting any Court- Court-approved payment of Settlement expensesnotice and administration costs, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awards. How do I get my payment? Just complete and return the attached Claim Form by mail, or you can visit the Settlement Website, ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇, and submit a Claim Form online. All Claim Forms must be postmarked or submitted online by [Claims Deadline]. What are my options? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific instructions about how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at [▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇]. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I award have a lawyer? Yes. The Court appointed lawyers from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other Damages Settlement Subclass Members. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the Settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse, 100 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES ▇▇▇▇, et al. v. CheckPeople, LLC Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 0000 City, ST 00000-0000 XXX From: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ To: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Re: Legal Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. This notice is to inform you that a Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, and other identifying information to advertise or promote paid subscriptions to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. Who is included in the Damages Settlement Subclass? Our records indicate that you are included in the Damages Settlement Subclass. This includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. What can I get out of the Settlement? If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after deducting any Court-approved payment of Settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awardspaid. How do I get my payment? Just complete and verify the short and simple Claim Form online at here [Claim Form Link], or if you also received a notice of this Settlement in the mail, you can visit ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇ and download a fill out the paper Claim Form attached to that notice and submit it by mail. By submitting online, online you can choose to receive your payment via Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or a check. All Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by [Claims Deadline]. What are my optionsOptions? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s settlement terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlementsettlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople ▇▇▇ Ceridian or certain related companies and individuals in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the settlement. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment but you’ll keep your right to ▇▇▇ Ceridian on the issues the settlement concerns. You must contact the Settlement Administrator by mail or e-mail ([email address]) to exclude yourself from the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific See www.[tobedetermined].com for instructions about on how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at www.[▇▇▇.▇▇▇]object. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court attorneys from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other members of the Settlement Classes. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse at ▇▇▇ ▇.▇. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. • A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between certain individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, or other identifying information to advertise or promote the subscription service to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. • The Injunction Settlement Class includes all Illinois residents in CheckPeople’s database between November 1, 2020 through [date of preliminary approval]. As part of the Settlement, CheckPeople has agreed not to use Injunction Settlement Class Members’ names in connection with any offer to purchase a subscription on its website. Even if you did not receive this notice by email or U.S. Mail, you may still be an Injunction Settlement Class Member. • The Damages Settlement Subclass includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. If you received a notice of the Settlement by email or U.S. Mail, our records indicate that you may be a Damages Settlement Subclass Member and you may submit a claim form online or by mail to receive a payment. An explanation of the differences between the Damages Settlement Subclass and the Injunction Settlement Class is included in FAQ 5, below. • If the Court approves the Settlement, members of the Damages Settlement Subclass who submit a valid claim will receive an equal, or pro rata, share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after all notice and administration costs, incentive awards, and attorneys’ fees have been paid. Individual payments to Damages Settlement Subclass Members who submit a valid Claim Form are estimated to be $150 to $250, but the Settlement payments could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. • Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT Submit a claim form This is the only way to receive a payment. Only Damages Settlement Subclass Members can submit a claim form or receive a payment. You must submit a complete and valid claim form either online or by mail before [Claims Deadline]. Do nothing You will receive no payment under the Settlement and, if you are a Damages Settlement Subclass Member, give up your right to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. Exclude yourself If you don’t want to be a part of the Damages Settlement Subclass, you must submit a request to be excluded by , 2024. You will receive no payment, but you will retain any rights you currently have to sue CheckPeople about the issues in this case. You may not exclude yourself from the Injunction Settlement Class. Object Write to the Court explaining why you don’t like any part of the Settlement by , 2024. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can submit objections. Attend a hearing Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can attend the final approval hearing. These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this notice. The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments will only be provided after any issues with the Settlement are resolved. Please be patient.
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Sources: Class Action Settlement Agreement
What can I get out of the settlement. If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250240-$980, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid and timely claims submittedapproved. This amount is an equal share of a $2,598,050 7,293,440.00 fund that Defendant ▇▇▇▇▇▇ agreed to create, after deducting any Court- Court-approved payment of Settlement administration expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awards. How do I get my payment? Just complete and return the attached Claim Form by mail, or you can visit the Settlement Website, ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇, and submit a Claim Form online. All Claim Forms must be postmarked or submitted online by [Claims Deadline]. What are my options? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific instructions about how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at [▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇]. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court appointed lawyers from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other Damages Settlement Subclass Members. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the Settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse, 100 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES ▇▇▇▇, et al. v. CheckPeople, LLC Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 0000 City, ST 00000-0000 XXX From: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ To: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Re: Legal Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. This notice is to inform you that a Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, and other identifying information to advertise or promote paid subscriptions to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. Who is included in the Damages Settlement Subclass? Our records indicate that you are included in the Damages Settlement Subclass. This includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. What can I get out of the Settlement? If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after deducting any Court-approved payment of Settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awardsservice award. How do I get my payment? Just complete and verify the short and simple Claim Form online at [Claim Form Link], or you can visit ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇ www.[tobedetermined].com and download a paper Claim Form and submit it by mail. When submitting by mail, you will receive a check. By submitting online, online you can choose to receive your payment via check, Venmo, ZellePayPal, or a checkZelle. All Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by [Claims Deadline]. What are my other options? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s Settlement terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ or certain related companies and individuals in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. You can only exclude yourself, not others. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, payment but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ on the claims issues the Settlement resolvesconcerns. Specific instructions about how You must contact the Settlement Administrator by mail or email ([email address]) to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at www.[▇▇▇.▇▇▇]Settlement. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court attorneys from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other members of the Settlement Classes. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse at ▇▇▇ ▇.▇. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. • A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between certain individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, or other identifying information to advertise or promote the subscription service to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. • The Injunction Settlement Class includes all Illinois residents in CheckPeople’s database between November 1, 2020 through [date of preliminary approval]. As part of the Settlement, CheckPeople has agreed not to use Injunction Settlement Class Members’ names in connection with any offer to purchase a subscription on its website. Even if you did not receive this notice by email or U.S. Mail, you may still be an Injunction Settlement Class Member. • The Damages Settlement Subclass includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. If you received a notice of the Settlement by email or U.S. Mail, our records indicate that you may be a Damages Settlement Subclass Member and you may submit a claim form online or by mail to receive a payment. An explanation of the differences between the Damages Settlement Subclass and the Injunction Settlement Class is included in FAQ 5, below. • If the Court approves the Settlement, members of the Damages Settlement Subclass who submit a valid claim will receive an equal, or pro rata, share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after all notice and administration costs, incentive awards, and attorneys’ fees have been paid. Individual payments to Damages Settlement Subclass Members who submit a valid Claim Form are estimated to be $150 to $250, but the Settlement payments could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. • Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT Submit a claim form This is the only way to receive a payment. Only Damages Settlement Subclass Members can submit a claim form or receive a payment. You must submit a complete and valid claim form either online or by mail before [Claims Deadline]. Do nothing You will receive no payment under the Settlement and, if you are a Damages Settlement Subclass Member, give up your right to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. Exclude yourself If you don’t want to be a part of the Damages Settlement Subclass, you must submit a request to be excluded by , 2024. You will receive no payment, but you will retain any rights you currently have to sue CheckPeople about the issues in this case. You may not exclude yourself from the Injunction Settlement Class. Object Write to the Court explaining why you don’t like any part of the Settlement by , 2024. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can submit objections. Attend a hearing Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can attend the final approval hearing. These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this notice. The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments will only be provided after any issues with the Settlement are resolved. Please be patient.
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Sources: Class Action Settlement Agreement
What can I get out of the settlement. If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlementsettlement, you can file a claim to could receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated Settlement Class Members will receive shares of a $2.1 million Settlement Fund that Hearst has agreed to be approximately $150 to $250, but could be more or less depending on create based upon the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a calls they received, up to $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after deducting any Court- approved payment of Settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awards500 per call. How do I get my payment? Just complete and return the attached verify a short and simple Claim Form by mail, or you can visit the Settlement Website, available at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇, and submit a Claim Form online. All Claim Forms must be postmarked or submitted online by [Claims Deadline]. What are my options? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific instructions about how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at [▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇]. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court appointed lawyers from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other Damages Settlement Subclass Members. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the Settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse, 100 N.E. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES ▇▇▇▇, et al. v. CheckPeople, LLC Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 0000 City, ST 00000-0000 XXX From: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ To: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Re: Legal Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. This notice is to inform you that a Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇ . The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, and other identifying information to advertise or promote paid subscriptions to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. Who is included in the Damages Settlement Subclass? Our records indicate that you are included in the Damages Settlement Subclass. This includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on You can also call [toll-free number] for a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. What can I get out paper copy of the Settlement? If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after deducting any Court-approved payment of Settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awards. How do I get my payment? Just complete and verify the short and simple Claim Form online at [Claim Form Link], or you can visit ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇ and download a paper Claim Form and submit it by mail. By submitting online, you can choose to receive your payment via Venmo, Zelle, or a checkForm. All Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked received by [Claims Deadlineclaims deadline]. What are my options? You can do nothing, submit a Claim Form, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s settlement terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlementsettlement. If you do nothingnothing or submit a Claim Form, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople ▇▇▇ Defendants in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Courtsettlement. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, payment but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific instructions about how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at www.[▇▇▇.▇▇▇]▇ Defendants on the issues the settlement concerns. You must contact the settlement administrator by mail to exclude yourself. You can also object to the settlement if you disagree with any of its terms. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objectionexclusion/Exclusion Deadlineobjection deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court attorneys has appointed lawyers from the law firms firm ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other members of Settlement Class Members. The lawyers will request to be paid from the Settlement ClassesFund. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s your own legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇has also chosen ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members a Class Member like you—as Class Representativesto represent the Class. When will the Court approve the settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing final approval hearing on [date] at [time] before at the United States Courthouse, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse at ▇▇▇▇ ▇.▇. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the in Courtroom 13E. The Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of (up to 3540% of the Settlement Fund Fund) and an incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request award, which will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]settlement website. This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. • A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between certain individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Visit ▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, or other identifying information to advertise or promote the subscription service to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. • The Injunction Settlement Class includes all Illinois residents in CheckPeople’s database between November 1, 2020 through [date of preliminary approval]. As part of the Settlement, CheckPeople has agreed not to use Injunction Settlement Class Members’ names in connection with any offer to purchase a subscription on its website. Even if you did not receive this notice by email or U.S. Mail, you may still be an Injunction Settlement Class Member. • The Damages Settlement Subclass includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. If you received a notice of the Settlement by email or U.S. Mail, our records indicate that you may be a Damages Settlement Subclass Member and you may submit a claim form online or by mail to receive a payment. An explanation of the differences between the Damages Settlement Subclass and the Injunction Settlement Class is included in FAQ 5, below. • If the Court approves the Settlement, members of the Damages Settlement Subclass who submit a valid claim will receive an equal, or pro rata, share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after all notice and administration costs, incentive awards, and attorneys’ fees have been paid. Individual payments to Damages Settlement Subclass Members who submit a valid Claim Form are estimated to be $150 to $250, but the Settlement payments could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. • Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT Submit a claim form This is the only way to receive a payment. Only Damages Settlement Subclass Members can submit a claim form or receive a payment. You must submit a complete and valid claim form either online or by mail before [Claims Deadline]. Do nothing You will receive no payment under the Settlement and, if you are a Damages Settlement Subclass Member, give up your right to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. Exclude yourself If you don’t want to be a part of the Damages Settlement Subclass, you must submit a request to be excluded by , 2024. You will receive no payment, but you will retain any rights you currently have to sue CheckPeople about the issues in this case. You may not exclude yourself from the Injunction Settlement Class. Object Write to the Court explaining why you don’t like any part of the Settlement by , 2024. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can submit objections. Attend a hearing Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can attend the final approval hearing. These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this notice. The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments will only be provided after any issues with the Settlement are resolved. Please be patient.
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Sources: Class Action Settlement Agreement
What can I get out of the settlement. If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlementsettlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash payment. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250[xxx], but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a the $2,598,050 3,493,074 fund that Defendant Ceridian agreed to create, after deducting any Court- Court-approved payment of Settlement settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awardsaward. How do I get my payment? Just complete and return the attached Claim Form by mail, or you can visit the Settlement Website, ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇www.[tobedetermined].com, and submit a Claim Form online. The online Claim Form allows you to choose to receive your payment via Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle (instead of a check). All Claim Forms must be postmarked or submitted online by [Claims Deadline]. What are my optionsOptions? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s settlement terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlementsettlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople ▇▇▇ Ceridian or certain related companies and individuals in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the settlement. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment but you’ll keep your right to ▇▇▇ Ceridian on the issues the settlement concerns. You must contact the Settlement Administrator by mail or e-mail to exclude yourself from the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific See www.[tobedetermined].com for instructions about on how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at [▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇]object. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court has appointed lawyers from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇Fish Potter Bolaños, P.A. P.C. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other Damages Settlement Subclass Class Members. The lawyers will request to be paid from the total amount that Ceridian agreed to pay to the class members. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal feesfees if you do. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇has also chosen ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇—a class members member like you—as Class Representativesto represent the Settlement Class. When will the Court approve the Settlementsettlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid Mitchell in Room 2601 at the United States Courthouse▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ Center, 100 N.E. Monroe Street▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Peoria▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Illinois 61602 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, or via remote means as instructed by the Court. Instructions for participating remotely will be posted on the Settlement Website. During the hearing, the Court will hear objectionsobjections that were timely submitted in writing, determine if the Settlement settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and an incentive awards award of $1,000 to each of 5,000 for the Class Representativesclass representative. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES ▇▇▇▇, et al. ▇▇▇ v. CheckPeople, LLC Ceridian Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 0000 City▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ST 00000▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-0000 ▇▇▇▇ XXX From: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ To: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ Re: Legal Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. This notice is to inform you that a Settlement proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between individuals with an Illinois residential address Ceridian HCM, Inc. and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about certain workers who scanned their finger on a Ceridian-branded timeclock in the alleged display State of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇Illinois. The lawsuit claims that Defendant Ceridian violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Biometric Information Privacy Act when it allegedly used collected individuals’ namesbiometric data when they used timeclocks provided by Ceridian, ageswithout complying with the law’s requirements. Ceridian denies Plaintiff’s allegations, current city denies violation of any law and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, and other identifying information to advertise or promote paid subscriptions to its people search enginedenies all liability. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. Who is included in the Damages Settlement SubclassClass? Our records indicate that you are included in the Damages Settlement Subclass. This includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. What can I get out of the Settlement? If you’re eligible and the Court approves the Settlement, you can file a claim to receive a cash paymentClass. The payment amount is estimated to be approximately $150 to $250, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. This amount is an equal share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after deducting any Court-approved payment of Settlement expenses, attorneys’ fees, and any incentive awards. How do I get my payment? Just complete and verify the short and simple Claim Form online at [Claim Form Link], or you can visit ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇ and download a paper Claim Form and submit it by mail. By submitting online, you can choose to receive your payment via Venmo, Zelle, or a check. All Claim Forms must be submitted online or postmarked by [Claims Deadline]. What are my options? You can do nothing, comment on or object to any of the Settlement’s terms, or exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do nothing, you won’t get a payment, and you won’t be able to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. You can also comment on or object to the Settlement if you disagree with any of its terms by writing to the Court. If you exclude yourself, you won’t get a payment, but you’ll keep your right to sue CheckPeople regarding the claims the Settlement resolves. Specific instructions about how to object or exclude yourself from the Damages Settlement Subclass are available at www.[▇▇▇.▇▇▇]. All Requests for Exclusion and Objections must be received by [Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. Do I have a lawyer? Yes. The Court attorneys from the law firms ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ PC and Bursor & ▇▇▇▇▇▇, P.A. as “Class Counsel.” They represent you and other members of the Settlement Classes. You can hire your own lawyer, but you’ll need to pay that lawyer’s legal fees. The Court chose ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇—class members like you—as Class Representatives. When will the Court approve the settlement? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [date] at [time] before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. Shadid at the United States Courthouse at ▇▇▇ ▇.▇. Monroe Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 or via remote means as instructed by the Court. During the hearing, the Court will hear objections, determine if the Settlement is fair, and consider Class Counsel’s request for fees and expenses of up to 35% of the Settlement Fund and incentive awards of $1,000 to each of the Class Representatives. The request will be posted on the Settlement Website by [two weeks prior to Objection/Exclusion Deadline]. This is an official court notice. You are not being sued. This is not an ad for a lawyer. • A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit between certain individuals with an Illinois residential address and CheckPeople, LLC (“Defendant” or “CheckPeople”) about the alleged display of identifying information on ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. The lawsuit claims that Defendant violated an Illinois law called the Illinois Right of Publicity Act when it allegedly used individuals’ names, ages, current city and state of residence, former residence locations, lists of possible relatives, or other identifying information to advertise or promote the subscription service to its people search engine. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. • The Injunction Settlement Class includes all individuals who scanned their fingers in Illinois residents in CheckPeople’s database on a timeclock issued, leased or sold by Ceridian, and for whom any alleged biometric data relating to that scan was shared with or stored by Ceridian, between November 1May 28, 2020 through 2014 and [date of preliminary approvalPreliminary Approval Order date]. As part of the SettlementSome exclusions apply, CheckPeople has agreed not to use Injunction Settlement Class Members’ names in connection with any offer to purchase a subscription on its website. Even if you did not receive this notice by email or U.S. Mail, you may still be an Injunction Settlement Class Member. • The Damages Settlement Subclass includes all Illinois residents (1) whose names were displayed on a search result page (2) where their profiles were clicked on by a user who subsequently purchased a CheckPeople subscription (3) between November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. If you received a notice of the Settlement by email or U.S. Mail, our records indicate that you may be a Damages Settlement Subclass Member and you may submit a claim form online or by mail to receive a payment. An explanation of the differences between the Damages Settlement Subclass and the Injunction Settlement Class is included in FAQ 5, below. • If the Court approves the Settlement, members of the Damages Settlement Subclass who submit a valid claim will receive an equal, or pro rata, share of a $2,598,050 fund that Defendant agreed to create, after all notice and administration costs, incentive awards, and attorneys’ fees have been paid. Individual payments to Damages Settlement Subclass Members who submit a valid Claim Form are estimated to be $150 to $250, but the Settlement payments could be more or less depending on the number of valid claims submitted. • Please read this notice carefully. Your legal rights are affected whether you act, or don’t act. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT Submit a claim form This is the only way to receive a payment. Only Damages Settlement Subclass Members can submit a claim form or receive a payment. You must submit a complete and valid claim form either online or by mail before [Claims Deadline]. Do nothing You will receive no payment under the Settlement and, if you are a Damages Settlement Subclass Member, give up your right to sue CheckPeople in a future lawsuit about the claims addressed in the Settlement. Exclude yourself If you don’t want to be a part of the Damages Settlement Subclass, you must submit a request to be excluded by , 2024. You will receive no payment, but you will retain any rights you currently have to sue CheckPeople about the issues in this case. You may not exclude yourself from the Injunction Settlement Class. Object Write to the Court explaining why you don’t like any part of the Settlement by , 2024. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can submit objections. Attend a hearing Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement. Both Damages Settlement Subclass Members and Injunctive Class Members can attend the final approval hearing. These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in this notice. The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement. Payments will only be provided after any issues with the Settlement are resolved. Please be patientsee www.[tobedetermined].com for details.
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Sources: Class Action Settlement Agreement