A class action lawsuit has accused trucking company Sargent Logistics of allegedly improperly scanning the faces of workers in the company's delivery vehicles, allegedly in violation of Illinois' biometrics privacy law.
The lawsuit was filed against Sargent Logistics Inc. in Cook County Circuit Court by named plaintiff Charles Wallace on behalf of himself and other similarly situated individuals.
The lawsuit accuses the company of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by improperly collecting and using biometric data, specifically facial geometry, from its truck drivers without obtaining their informed written consent.
The plaintiff claims that Sargent Logistics used AI-powered cameras in its trucks to monitor drivers' performance, thereby capturing biometric information unlawfully.
The suit seeks statutory damages of $1,000-$5,000 per violation, injunctive relief and attorney fees.
The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys William Beaumont and Aaron Welo, of the firm of Beaumont LLC, of Chicago.