Illinois Supreme Court held all causes of action brought under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act BIPA are subject to five-year statute of limitations. Tims v. Black Horse Carriers. Holding is the latest disappointment for Illinois companies defending BIPA actions.
2022 was a year of significant developments in artificial intelligence AI and biometric privacy including Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act BIPA and others. This continues to be one of the most frequently litigated areas of privacy law.
Businesses defending class actions under Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act have struggled to defeat claims. Last week in first BIPA class action to go to trial Illinois federal jury found BNSF Railway Co. violated BIPA. 45,000 truck drivers won $228 million.