J.B. Hunt Transport $976,276 BIPA Class Action Settlement

Drivers who worked for J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and used a Lytx inward-facing camera in Illinois between Nov. 8, 2018, and May 4, 2025, may be eligible to claim approximately $135 from a class action settlement.

J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. agreed to pay $976,276 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The lawsuit claimed J.B. Hunt collected biometric data, such as facial geometry scans, from employees using Lytx inward-facing cameras in company vehicles without providing the required written disclosures or obtaining written consent.

Who are the class members?

Individuals must meet all of the following criteria:

J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. employed them.
They used a Lytx inward-facing camera technology in connection with their employment at any time between Nov. 8, 2018, and May 4, 2025.
They had a recorded occurrence in the Illinois.

How much can class members receive?

The total settlement fund is $976,276. Each eligible class member who submits an approved claim will receive an equal cash payment from the settlement fund. The estimated payment is approximately $135 per class member after deductions for attorneys’ fees, administrative costs and service awards to the lead plaintiffs.

How to claim a settlement payout

Class members can submit an online claim form or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. They can also call the settlement administrator to request a paper copy of the claim form. The claim deadline is Dec. 8, 2025.

Settlement administrator's contact information: J.B. Hunt BIPA Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799, 844-496-1077

Required information

To file an online claim, class members must provide the notice ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received. Those who are unable to locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator by emailing info@JBHuntBIPASettlement.com and providing their full name and mailing address.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail payments by paper check to the address provided on the claim form.
Checks will expire and become void 90 days after issuance.

$976,276 settlement fund breakdown

The $976,276 settlement fund covers:

Settlement administration costs: To be determined
Attorneys’ fees and expenses: Up to $390,510.40
Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000 each
Payments to eligible class members: Remaining funds after the above deductions

Important dates

Claim deadline: Dec. 8, 2025
Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: Dec. 8, 2025
Final approval hearing: Jan. 7, 2026

When is the J.B. Hunt BIPA settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will mail settlement checks approximately 14 calendar days after the court grants final approval to the settlement if there are no appeals.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleges J.B. Hunt violated Illinois law by collecting biometric data through Lytx inward-facing cameras without providing required disclosures or obtaining written consent from employees.

The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the time, expense and risk of continued litigation.