Last verified: October 2026
If you interviewed for a job using HireVue’s video platform while you were in Illinois between 2017 and 2023, a company was almost certainly analyzing your face without telling you. Not just watching the recording. Analyzing it. Extracting data points from your facial geometry and voice to score you as a candidate.
Illinois has a law that says companies cannot do that without your written consent. HireVue allegedly did not get that consent. A $3.75 million class action settlement now exists, and eligible class members can claim an estimated $150.
The deadline to file is October 13, 2026. That is four days from the date of this article. The form takes under ten minutes.
Key Facts
| Settlement fund | $3,750,000 |
| Estimated payout | ~$150 per valid claimant |
| Claim deadline | October 13, 2026 (online or postmarked) |
| Class period | January 27, 2017 to June 25, 2026 |
| Who qualifies | Illinois residents who used specific qualifying HireVue models |
| Proof required | Notice email users: Login ID + PIN only. No-notice filers: interview invitation or confirmation email |
| Final approval hearing | October 28, 2026 before Judge Daniel L. Jasica, Lake County, IL |
| Official site | videointerviewbipasettlement.com |
| Administrator | Simpluris, (833) 421-7334 |
| Case | Deyerler, et al. v. HireVue, Inc., No. 2026LA00000141, Lake County Circuit Court |
The $3.75 million fund is relatively small compared to major BIPA cases because this class is limited to Illinois residents who used specific interview models that HireVue retired by February 2023.
What HireVue Actually Did
To understand why this case exists, you need to understand what HireVue’s software was doing during the interview.
When you recorded yourself answering questions in a HireVue interview, the platform did not simply store the video for a human recruiter to watch later. Certain versions of the software ran the recording through an AI that analyzed your facial expressions, micro-movements, and vocal characteristics. The system produced scores based on those measurements, which were then factored into the initial screening of candidates.
HireVue marketed this as an objective way to evaluate candidates at scale. Researchers and regulators saw it differently. The Federal Trade Commission examined the practice, and academic critics pointed out that facial analysis software trained on historical data risks encoding existing hiring biases. HireVue announced in 2021 that it was discontinuing facial expression analysis, and the company states the specific models at issue were phased out starting in 2020 and fully retired by February 2023.
The lawsuit, Deyerler, et al. v. HireVue, Inc., argues that regardless of HireVue’s intentions or the accuracy of its analysis, collecting facial geometry and voice data from Illinois residents without first obtaining written consent violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. HireVue denies all allegations and denies any wrongdoing.
What BIPA Is and Why It Has Teeth
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14/1 et seq.) was passed in 2008 and remains one of the strongest biometric privacy laws in the country. Most privacy laws require you to prove you were harmed before you can collect damages. BIPA does not. If a company collected your biometric data without following the required steps, you can sue and receive statutory damages whether or not you suffered any concrete injury.
BIPA defines biometric identifiers broadly to include fingerprints, voiceprints, retina and iris scans, and scans of face or hand geometry. The law requires companies to:
- Notify individuals in writing before collecting biometric data
- State the specific purpose for the collection and how long the data will be retained
- Obtain a written release before any collection takes place
- Never sell, lease, trade, or profit from biometric identifiers
- Store and protect biometric data with the same care used for other sensitive confidential information
- Destroy biometric data within one year of fulfilling the collection purpose, or three years after the last interaction, whichever comes first
HireVue’s defense argued that its facial analysis was used to assess candidates, not identify them, and therefore fell outside BIPA’s scope. The court rejected that argument, finding that the statute covers facial geometry scans regardless of the intended use.
The damages are why companies settle quickly once a BIPA case survives early motions. Each negligent violation can trigger $1,000 in damages, and each intentional violation can trigger $5,000. Multiply those numbers by thousands of interviews across a class period spanning years, and the potential exposure becomes enormous. Facebook paid $650 million to settle a BIPA case. BNSF Railway paid $75 million. TikTok settled for $92 million.
HireVue’s $3.75 million settlement is on the smaller end because the class is tightly defined. Only Illinois residents using specific now-retired interview models qualify.
Do You Qualify?
You are in the settlement class if all three of the following are true:
1. You completed a HireVue video interview using one of the qualifying models. These are the specific interview versions that analyzed facial geometry and voice. HireVue says it phased these out starting in 2020 and fully retired them by February 2023. If you did a HireVue interview after February 2023, it almost certainly does not qualify.
2. You were physically located in Illinois when you took the interview. This is the detail that eliminates more people than any other. You could be an Illinois resident who happened to take the interview from a hotel in Indiana and be excluded. You could be a Wisconsin resident who took the interview from a Chicago co-working space and qualify. The question is where your body was when you recorded your answers, not where you lived or where the job was located.
3. The interview took place between January 27, 2017 and June 25, 2026. That is the full class period. Interviews outside those dates, regardless of location or model, are not covered.
Work through each question in this flowchart to confirm your eligibility before filing. The geography question trips up the most people.
If you received a settlement notice email, HireVue’s records placed you in the potential class. You still need to file to receive anything.
If you did not receive a notice, you can still file, but you need to upload documentation. Acceptable documents include your HireVue interview invitation email, a confirmation email from the platform, a calendar entry for the interview session, or any job application record that references HireVue as the interview method.
What You Will Receive
The honest answer is: nobody knows exactly, but the estimate is around $150.
Here is how the math works. Start with $3.75 million. Subtract attorneys’ fees of up to one-third of the fund, roughly $1.25 million. Subtract litigation expenses, settlement administration costs, and service awards of up to $6,000 each for the three named class representatives. The remainder is divided equally among every valid claimant.
The $150 estimate comes from the administrator’s projection of expected claim volume. If more people file, everyone gets less. If fewer people file, everyone gets more. The estimate is based on math about response rates, not a guaranteed figure.
What you can say with certainty: filing costs you nothing and takes about ten minutes. There is no realistic scenario where it is not worth doing if you qualify. Our guide to how class action settlement payouts are calculated explains the full mechanics of pro-rata distributions.
How to File Your Claim
Step 1. Go directly to videointerviewbipasettlement.com. Type the address manually rather than following a link in an unsolicited text or email. Lookalike sites have appeared around several recent BIPA settlements.
Step 2. If you received a notice email, locate your Login ID and PIN from that message. Those credentials pre-populate your claim form with information from HireVue’s records.
Step 3. If you did not receive a notice, select the option to file without an ID and upload your supporting documentation, which confirms you completed a qualifying interview.
Step 4. Complete the claim form, verify your contact details, and submit. You will receive a confirmation number. Keep it.
Step 5. Done. The administrator processes the claim and contacts you if there are questions. Follow up on any requests promptly, since ignored requests from the administrator are the most common reason valid claims get rejected.
Mail option: HireVue BIPA Settlement, c/o Simpluris, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Must be postmarked by October 13, 2026.
Questions: Email info@VideoInterviewBIPASettlement.com or call (833) 421-7334.
Our step-by-step guide to claiming settlement money covers what happens between submission and payment, including the most common reasons claims get voided.
What Comes Next After October 13
The claim deadline closes on October 13. Fifteen days later, on October 28, 2026, Judge Daniel L. Jasica in Lake County, Illinois holds the final approval hearing.
At that hearing, the court reviews whether the settlement is fair and adequate for the class. If approved, and assuming no appeals are filed, the administrator distributes payments approximately 60 days after the order becomes final. An appeal could push that out considerably, potentially into late 2027 or beyond.
One thing worth knowing: the opt-out and objection deadlines both passed on September 28, 2026. You can no longer exclude yourself from the settlement or formally object to its terms. The choice in front of you now is binary: file a claim and receive your share of the net fund, or do nothing and receive nothing while still being bound by the settlement’s release of claims against HireVue.
Doing nothing is always the worst option when a settlement requires no proof and costs nothing to file. Our guide to how class action settlements work explains the mechanics of why.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HireVue BIPA settlement?
It is a $3.75 million class action settlement resolving allegations that HireVue’s video interview platform collected facial geometry and voice data from Illinois job applicants without the written consent required under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The case is Deyerler, et al. v. HireVue, Inc., filed in Lake County Circuit Court. HireVue denies all wrongdoing.
How much money will I receive from the HireVue settlement?
The estimate is approximately $150 per valid claimant, but the exact amount depends on how many people file. The net settlement fund after attorneys’ fees, expenses, and administration costs is divided equally among all valid claimants. More filers means smaller individual payments; fewer filers means larger ones.
What is the deadline to file a HireVue BIPA claim?
October 13, 2026. Claims must be submitted online at videointerviewbipasettlement.com or mailed to Simpluris and postmarked by that date. No extensions are expected.
Who qualifies for the HireVue settlement?
You qualify if you completed a HireVue video interview using one of the qualifying models, while physically located in Illinois, between January 27, 2017 and June 25, 2026. The qualifying models are those HireVue used for facial and voice analysis, which the company retired by February 2023.
I did not get a notice email. Can I still file?
Yes. If you believe you qualify, you can file without a notice ID by uploading documentation of your HireVue interview. Acceptable documents include your interview invitation email, a confirmation from HireVue or the employer, a calendar entry, or any job application record referencing HireVue. Contact Simpluris at (833) 421-7334 if you are unsure what qualifies.
Does physical location really matter that much?
Yes, and this eliminates many potential claimants. Illinois BIPA applies to people who are in Illinois when their biometric data is collected. If you were physically outside Illinois during the interview, even if you are an Illinois resident or the job was in Illinois, you do not qualify for this settlement.
When will payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is October 28, 2026. Payments go out approximately 60 days after the final approval order becomes effective, assuming no appeals. Appeals could extend that timeline significantly. A realistic estimate for payment distribution is sometime in 2027.
Is HireVue still using facial analysis in its interviews?
No. HireVue announced in 2021 that it was discontinuing facial expression analysis following criticism from academic researchers and regulatory attention. The company states the specific interview models at issue in this case were phased out starting in 2020 and fully retired by February 2023. Current HireVue interviews do not use the analytical features that gave rise to this lawsuit.
What is BIPA and why does it apply to video interviews?
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14/1) requires companies to obtain written consent before collecting biometric identifiers, which include facial geometry scans, voiceprints, fingerprints, and similar unique biological measurements. HireVue’s AI analysis extracted facial geometry from interview recordings. The court found that this collection fell within BIPA’s definition of a facial geometry scan regardless of whether HireVue used it to identify rather than assess candidates.
Can I still opt out of the HireVue settlement?
No. The opt-out and objection deadlines both passed on September 28, 2026. If you are in the class and took no action before that date, you remain in the settlement. Filing a claim is the only way to receive any portion of the $3.75 million fund.
Bottom Line
If you used HireVue for a job interview while you were physically in Illinois before February 2023, you may qualify for roughly $150 from this settlement. The form is at videointerviewbipasettlement.com, it takes under ten minutes, and the deadline is October 13, 2026.
Four days. If this article reached you in time, file now.
For other settlements accepting claims right now, see our open class action settlements tracker.
Last updated: October 2026. Settlement details and payout estimates are subject to change based on court rulings and claim volume. Always verify current information at videointerviewbipasettlement.com before filing. This article is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.