NTN Bearing Corporation of America GIPA Class Action Settlement
Illinois job applicants who underwent a medical examination where family history or genetic information was collected between June 19, 2019 and December 20, 2024.
Settlement Closed
Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for the NTN Bearing Corporation of America settlement if you:
- Applied for employment with NTN Bearing Corporation of America, NTN USA Corporation, or American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation in Illinois
- Underwent a medical or physical examination as part of the application process
- Had family history or other genetic information collected during that examination
- Your examination took place between June 19, 2019 and December 20, 2024
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
To get paid from the NTN Bearing Corporation of America settlement:
This is an automatic distribution settlement. You do not need to file a claim. If the Court approves the settlement and you are an identified class member, Rust Consulting will mail a check to your last known mailing address. No action is required on your part to receive payment.
If you want to exclude yourself from the settlement, your written request must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2026 and mailed to Rust Consulting, the settlement administrator.
No proof of employment or medical examination required. Class members receive automatic equal distribution by check mailed to last known address upon final court approval.
Settlement Payout
NTN Bearing Corporation of America settlement payments are anticipated to be at least $1,500 per class member. All approximately 550 class members will receive an equal share of the $1,427,500 fund after deductions for attorneys’ fees (up to 35% of the fund), administration costs, and service awards for the class representatives.
No claim form is required. If the Court grants final approval, Rust Consulting will mail a check to each class member’s last known address. Payments will only go out after final approval is granted and any appeals are resolved.
- Attorneys’ Fees and Litigation Expenses: Up to $499,625 (35% of settlement fund)
- Service Awards to Class Representatives: Up to $7,500 each
- Notice and Administration Costs: Deducted from fund
Background of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit, Dal Cerro v. NTN Bearing Corporation of America, alleges that NTN Bearing Corporation of America and its affiliates violated the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) by requiring job applicants to disclose family medical history during mandatory pre-employment medical examinations. Illinois enacted GIPA specifically to protect individuals from the risk of discrimination that can arise when employers obtain genetic information, including family members’ medical histories.
The case covers roughly 550 people who applied for jobs with NTN in Illinois and underwent a medical exam between June 19, 2019 and December 20, 2024. NTN denies the allegations and maintains that its examination process complied with applicable laws and regulations.
Rather than continuing litigation, the parties agreed to a $1,427,500 settlement fund. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong, and NTN’s agreement to settle does not constitute an admission of liability.
For more information, visit the official settlement website.
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Settlement Administrator
NTN GIPA Settlement
c/o Rust Consulting, Inc. – 9162
PO Box 2396
Faribault, MN 55021-9096
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