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Illinois Trucking Association Pushes for Change to Law that Has Resulted in Frivolous Lawsuits
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As a law firm with vast experience in transportation law, Hughes Lawyers is well aware of the challenges that trucking companies face when it comes to dealing with frivolous lawsuits. That’s why we were interested to learn about the recent efforts by the Illinois Trucking Association to push for a change to a law that they believe has resulted in an increase in these types of lawsuits.
Illinois Trucking Companies Have Had Enough
The Illinois Trucking Association is urging state lawmakers to fix a biometric privacy law that has resulted in more than 1,500 frivolous lawsuits filed by class-action lawyers against businesses. The law, which was intended to protect individuals’ biometric data, has been used to argue that trucking companies have violated the law by collecting biometric data such as fingerprints or facial recognition data from drivers or other employees without their consent.
“BIPA is hurting our industry, and it is making our roads less safe. Likewise, trucking companies that were considering these cameras to improve their safety have now decided against installing these cameras in Illinois because they fear being sued in this state.”
-ITA Executive Director Matt Hart
Business leaders argue that the current interpretation of the law is misguided, and that it has resulted in a flood of lawsuits against trucking companies that are both costly and time-consuming to defend. They are urging lawmakers to clarify the law and make it clear that it does not apply to the collection of biometric data from truck drivers or other employees in the course of their employment.
Trucking Companies Need Solid Legal Representation
We know how important it is for trucking companies to be able to defend themselves against frivolous lawsuits. Hughes Lawyers offers legal expertise in these areas and extensive experience representing trucking companies.
At Hughes Lawyers LLC, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation when it comes to transportation law and personal injury cases. We will continue to monitor issues like this closely and provide updates to our clients as more information becomes available. If you represent a trucking company that is facing a personal injury lawsuit, please don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more about how we can help.
