A proposed Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit, Fonda Peaks-Smith v. Saint Anthony Hospital, Case No. 2018-CH-07077, pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division. The Settlement would resolve a lawsuit brought on behalf of persons who allege that Saint Anthony Hospital (“Saint Anthony” or “Defendant”) collected, captured, otherwise obtained, used, received, converted, maintained, stored, shared, disseminated, or disclosed workers’ biometric identifier(s) and/or biometric information in violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). Defendant contests these claims and denies that it violated BIPA.
The Court has granted preliminary approval of the Settlement and has conditionally certified the Settlement Class for purposes of Settlement only. This website and the Notice explain the nature of the class action lawsuit, the terms of the Settlement, and the legal rights and obligations of the Settlement Class Members. Please read the Notice so that you can better understand your legal rights.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | |
Accept the Settlement | To accept the Settlement, you do not need to do anything. If you received Notice, you are currently considered a member of the Settlement Class and will continue to be unless you exclude yourself from the Settlement. |
Exclude Yourself | You may exclude yourself from the Settlement. If you do so, you will not receive any cash payment, but you will not release any claims you may have against Defendant and the other Released Parties (as that term is defined in the Settlement Agreement) and are free to pursue whatever legal rights you may have by filing your own lawsuit against Defendant at your own risk and expense. |
Object to the Settlement | If you wish to object to the Settlement, you must submit your objection no later than July 12, 2025. Please see FAQ 7 for more information. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
5/28/2025
Objection Deadline
7/12/2025
Opt Out Deadline
7/12/2025
Final Approval Hearing
8/19/2025 at 10:30 a.m.