Motorola Class Action
Motorola Solutions and Vigilant Solutions marketed their “FaceSearch” technology to law enforcement as an affordable facial recognition solution for agencies of all size. But, as Loevy’s class-action suit alleges, FaceSearch violates the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), by collecting, storing and using state residents’ biometric data—including police booking photos—without complying with the state law’s requirements for disclosure, consent, retention and deletion.
At a Glance
What is this case about?
BIPA prohibits private companies from collecting, capturing, obtaining, or possessing the biometric identifiers and/or information of an individual without complying with the requirements of the statute. This lawsuit alleges that Motorola violated this law by creating a database of photos for FaceSearch, including police booking photos.
Who is affected?
If you are or were an Illinois resident, or were present in Illinois, and your photo was taken or used by law enforcement at any point through April 9, 2025, you may be entitled to compensation.
Current stage
The Court has preliminarily approved a settlement. Class members have until July 29, 2025 to submit a claim form. A hearing to consider the fairness of the settlement is scheduled for August 20, 2025,
Your rights
Class members are expected to receive between $200-550, but amounts could be more or less depending on the number of claimants.
Cost
There are no up-front fees. Loevy + Loevy advances all costs and is paid only from a favorable settlement or verdict.
Am I part of this lawsuit?
If your photo was taken by police any time prior to April 2025, your biometric information may have been used in the FaceSearch technology, and you may be entitled to compensation. Follow the link below to go to the claims page and submit a
FAQs
Who is in the settlement class?
You are a member of the Settlement Class if your face appeared in an image or images that were processed using the FaceSearch technology at any point in time through April 9, 2025, and you: (a) are or were an Illinois resident; or (b) were present in Illinois at the time the image(s) was taken or processed.
Why is there a settlement?
To resolve this matter without the expense, delay, and uncertainties of litigation, the Parties have reached a Settlement, which resolves all claims in the case against Defendants and their affiliated entities and individuals. The Settlement requires Defendants to pay money to the Settlement Class, as well as pay settlement administration expenses, attorneys’ fees and costs to Class Counsel, and incentive awards to the Class Representatives, if approved by the Court. The Settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing by Defendants and does not imply that there has been, or would be, any finding that Defendants violated the law.
Do I have to be included in the settlement?
No. Class members have the option to accept the settlement, to exclude themselves from the settlement, or to object to the settlement. You can learn more about these options here.
How do I submit a claim?
Go to this page to learn more about the settlement and submit a claims form. Class members have until July 29, 2025 to submit a claim.
How much could I receive?
The amount of payment is estimated to be approximately $200 to $550 for those who file a valid claim, but could be more or less depending on the number of valid Claim Forms submitted.
When will the settlement be final?
The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing at 9:30 a.m. on August 20, 2025.
Key Pleadings
News of the Motorola Class Action
Why Join a Class Action?
Joining a class action means shared costs, greater leverage, and a real chance to hold wrongdoers accountable—all without taking on the fight alone. And you pay nothing unless we win.i
