Employee Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) Lawsuit

This lawsuit is one of thousands filed under Illinois' unique and powerful Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The law mandates that private companies must obtain informed written consent from individuals before collecting, using, or storing their biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints or facial scans.

The class action alleges that the defendant company required employees to use a fingerprint-scanning time clock system without first providing them with the required legal disclosures or obtaining a written release. BIPA allows for statutory damages of $1,000 for each negligent violation and $5,000 for each intentional or reckless violation, making these cases extremely high-stakes for employers in Illinois and setting a national precedent for biometric privacy rights.