NTN Bearing $1.43M Genetic Privacy Class Action Settlement

Job seekers who applied for a position with NTN Bearing Corp. of America, NTN USA Corp. or American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corp. in Illinois and underwent a medical or physical examination in which the staff collected family history or other genetic information between June 19, 2019 and Dec. 20, 2024, may be eligible to claim at least $1,500 from a class action settlement.

NTN Bearing Corp. of America agreed to pay $1,427,500 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it violated Illinois law by requiring job applicants to disclose family medical history information during preemployment medical or physical examinations.

Who are the class members?

The settlement class includes approximately 550 individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

• They applied for employment with NTN Bearing Corp. of America, NTN USA Corp. or American NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corp. in Illinois.
• They underwent a medical or physical examination between June 19, 2019 and Dec. 20, 2024.
• Medical staff collected their family history or other genetic information during that examination.

How much can class members receive?

Each class member will receive an equal share of the settlement fund after deductions for attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, settlement administration costs and service awards to the class representatives. The anticipated minimum payment per class member is at least $1,500, but the final amount will depend on the number of participating class members and the total deductions.

No action needed to receive payment

Class members do not need to file a claim or take any action to receive payment. Those who moved or need to update their address should contact the settlement administrator.

Class members who wish to exclude themselves from the settlement must do so by mail by May 15, 2026. They should write a letter including their full name, current address, email, phone number, a statement indicating they wish to exclude themselves and their signature.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: NTN GIPA Settlement, c/o Rust Consulting Inc. - 9162, PO Box 2396, Faribault, MN 55021-9096

Settlement administrator's email address: info@ntngipasettlement.com

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail a check to the class member's last known address (unless they update it with the administrator) after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

$1.43 million settlement fund breakdown

The $1,427,500 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $35,000
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $499,625
• Attorneys’ expenses: Amount not specified
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $7,500 each ($15,000 total)
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline for exclusion: May 15, 2026
• Final approval hearing: May 28, 2026

When is the NTN GIPA settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will mail checks to eligible class members within 21 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

This lawsuit alleged NTN violated the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act by requiring job applicants to disclose family medical history during preemployment medical exams.

NTN denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks, uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Settement website