American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. v. Amore Enterprises, Inc. et al
Case Number:
1:20-cv-01659
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Nature of Suit:
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
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Firms
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April 27, 2022
Insurers, McD's Franchisees Settle BIPA Coverage Dispute
Two insurers and 26 Illinois-based McDonald's franchisees reached a settlement in their dispute over whether coverage exists for a class action accusing the restaurant owners of violating Illinois' data privacy law by improperly collecting and sharing employee fingerprint scans.
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March 10, 2020
Insurer Fights Franchisees' Bid For Ill. Privacy Suit Coverage
American Family Mutual Insurance Co. is seeking to avoid having to cover biometric privacy claims brought against more than a dozen Illinois-based McDonald's franchisees for their allegedly unlawful collection and sharing of employees' fingerprint scans, arguing that the disputed policy doesn't extend to damages stemming from the disclosure of personal information.