Settlement Information
A settlement has been reached in a class action between Papa John’s International, Inc. (“Papa John’s”) and workers at franchisee-owned Papa John’s restaurants in Illinois. The lawsuit claims that Papa John’s violated an Illinois law called the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) by capturing, collecting, and possessing biometric data without the proper notice and consent. Papa John’s denies any wrongdoing and says that it has not violated any laws. The Settlement does not establish who is right or wrong but rather is a compromise to end the lawsuit and avoid the uncertainties and expenses that come with continuing in court.
Who Is a Class Member?
You may be included in this class action if, between December 3, 2015 and December 17, 2025, you worked at a franchisee-owned Papa John’s location and used the FOCUS point-of-sale system’s finger scanner. Some exceptions to participating apply. For example, people who reached separate settlement agreements with Papa John’s are not included.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
SUBMIT A CLAIMBY APRIL 17, 2026 |
This is the only way to receive payment. Claim Forms can be found and submitted here. As a member of the Class, you will give up your rights to sue Papa John’s in the future regarding the claims in the case. |
Exclude Yourself or Opt OutBY APRIL 17, 2026 |
This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Papa John’s for the claims in this Settlement.
If you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to receive any benefits from this Settlement. |
Object to or comment on the settlementBY APRIL 17, 2026 |
You may object to the Settlement and requested attorneys’ fees and expenses by writing to the Court and informing it why you don’t think the Settlement or the requested attorneys’ fees and expenses should be approved.
If you object, you may also file a Claim Form to receive a payment, but you will give up the right to sue Papa John’s in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
Attend the Fairness HearingOn May 26, 2026 |
You can attend the Final Approval Hearing where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the Settlement. If you wish to speak at the Final Approval Hearing, you must make a request to do so in your written objection. You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing. |
do nothing |
If you do nothing, you will not receive any payment from the Settlement and you will give up your rights to sue Papa John’s regarding the claims in this case. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
April 17, 2026
Exclusion Deadline
April 17, 2026
Objection Deadline
April 17, 2026
Fairness Hearing
May 26, 2026