Antech Diagnostics Fingerprints and Handprints Illinois BIPA Complaint

January 20, 2023

The complaint for this class action describes Antech Diagnostics, Inc. as “a veterinary diagnostic and lab testing facility” in Illinois. According to the complaint, Antech requires employees to scan their fingerprints or handprints for timekeeping purposes. However, the complaint brings suit against Antech and Vicar Operating, Inc. (which does business as VIPA), alleging the companies do not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) before collecting, storing, and using biometrics.