Face Scanned
by U-Haul?
Did you have your face scanned when renting a U-Haul? We have filed a lawsuit in Cook County Chancery Court, Patricia Cole v. U-Haul Co. of Illinois, Inc., Case No. 24-CH-03751. The lawsuit alleges that U-Haul required its Illinois customers to submit to illegal face scans in order to rent their vehicles. If you rented a U-Haul in Illinois and submitted to a facial recognition scan, for example provide, your license and a selfie, you could be entitled to financial compensation.
What You Need to Know
What is BIPA?
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) safeguards biometric data—like facial scans and fingerprints—by requiring companies to inform you and obtain your consent before collecting it.
How Does This Affect You?
If you used U-Haul services in Illinois, your biometric data might have been collected without proper consent, which is a potential violation of BIPA.
Know Your Rights
Illinois residents may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 in damages for each instance of unauthorized biometric data collection.
Standing Up to U-Haul: Protecting Your Biometric Privacy
U-Haul, a company millions of Americans trust for their moving needs, is alleged to have violated your privacy rights under BIPA. This could have occurred when you rented a U-Haul vehicle and were asked to provide your identification for verification purposes. For example, your current drivers license and a selfie taken on your phone, to confirm your identity. Behind the scenes your selfie and drivers license were most likely scanned using software to confirm your identity.
At Simon Law Co., we're committed to holding U-Haul accountable and protecting your biometric privacy rights:
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Expert Knowledge: Our team specializes in BIPA litigation and understands the complexities of this law.
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Proven Track Record: We have successfully represented clients in similar cases, securing fair compensation for privacy violations.
Don't let U-Haul get away with potentially misusing your sensitive biometric data. Join our lawsuit to stand up for your rights and send a clear message that privacy violations won't be tolerated. Contact us now for a free consultation. Our clients never pay out of pocket.
