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.
Supreme Court of Illinois resolved outstanding question – Illinois Biometric Information and Privacy Act BIPA claims are subject to five-year statute of limitations. In Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, court said Illinois’ catch-all five-year limitations period applied.
Illinois Supreme Court reversed in part, remanded judgment of lower appellate court in class action lawsuit alleging violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. In Jorome Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Tims sued his former employer for multiple BIPA violations.
Illinois appellate court ruled Apple biometric unlock features, like Touch ID fingerprint scanning, Face ID facial geometry scanning, do not violate Biometric Information Privacy Act BIPA. Residents alleged Apple’s Face ID impermissibly collects data from Photo app pictures.