Court Revives Worker's Claims Against Ex-Employers Under Biometric Information Privacy Act

The Illinois Appellate Court revived a worker’s suit against his former employers for alleged violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Case: Watson v. Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC, No. 1-21-0279, 12/15/2021, published. Facts: Brandon Watson allegedly worked for Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC, Lincoln Park Skilled Nursing Facility LLC and South Loop Skilled Nursing Facility as a certified nursing assistant at different locations in Chicago. According to Watson, Legacy provides health care services at 26 facilities throughout Illinois and is the sole me...