Burt v. Anixter, Inc. and Anixter International, Inc.

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County Department, Chancery Division
Case No. 2019-CH-04569

Welcome to the Settlement Website for the
Burt v. Anixter, Inc. and Anixter International, Inc.

YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A CASH PAYMENT FROM A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT IF YOU PROVIDED YOUR FINGER, HAND, OR PALM SCAN FOR AUTHENTICATION AND TIMEKEEPING PURPOSES AT ANIXTER INC. AND/OR ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AT ANY TIME BETWEEN APRIL 10, 2014, THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2024.

  • A proposed Settlement has been reach entitled, Burt v. Anixter Inc. et al., Case No. 2019-CH-04569, 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 Anixter Inc. and Anixter International Inc. (collectively “Anixter” or “Defendants”) 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”). Defendants contest these claims and deny that they violated BIPA.
  • If you received a Notice, you have been identified as a member of the Settlement Class. The Court has granted preliminary approval of the Settlement and has conditionally certified the Settlement Class for purposes of Settlement only. The Notice explains 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 carefully so that you can better understand your legal rights.

SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS
DEADLINE

ACCEPT THE SETTLEMENT

To accept the Settlement, you do not need to do anything. If you received a Notice, you are currently considered a member of the Settlement Class and will continue to be unless you exclude yourself from the Settlement.

No Deadline

OPT OUT OF THE SETTLEMENT

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 Defendants 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 Defendants at your own risk and expense. See FAQ 6 for more information.

January 31, 2025

OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT

If you wish to object to the Settlement, you must submit your objection in writing to Courtroom 2308, Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, Case No.2019-CH-04569. The objection must be filed with the Court no later than January 31, 2025. See FAQ 6 for more information.

January 31, 2025

Upcoming Important Dates

Notification Mailing

12/17/2024

Opt Out Deadline

1/31/2025

Objection Deadline

1/31/2025

Final Approval Hearing at 9:30 a.m.

3/5/2025

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