Class Action Settlements: Negotiations & Mediation

On the heels of two major Illinois Supreme Court decisions in February, this episode of The BIPA Radar dives into the rising wave of class action cases as a result of the Act, and how these cases have been litigated and settled. Mary and Josh break down last year's decision in the first BIPA case ever tried, which resulted in a $228 million judgment against one of the nation’s largest railway companies. They also discuss how private mediators can serve as neutral parties who assist in facilitating settlements of challenging cases, and the unique role they can play in BIPA litigation. Business owners across the country who operate in the state of Illinois and are concerned with the proper management of biometric information should make sure to tune into this informative episode. 

What is The BIPA Radar: A Lewis Brisbois Podcast?

Lewis Brisbois established the nation’s first BIPA (Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act) Practice, and is at the cutting-edge of defense in the wave of high exposure class action litigation being brought against Illinois employers and other groups under the Act. Join our hosts Mary Smigielski and Josh Kantrow, co-chairs of this pioneer legal team, as they present “The BIPA Radar,” a podcast series that will address critical aspects of compliance, insurance coverage, and litigation moving forward.

Learn more about Lewis Brisbois’ BIPA Practice here: https://lewisbrisbois.com/practices/bipa-illinois-biometric-information-privacy-act