A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Coinbase by Illinois users, alleging violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The plaintiffs claim that Coinbase's collection of facial recognition data for identity verification was done without proper notification or consent. They seek damages and injunctive relief for alleged reckless and negligent violations. The lawsuit also highlights Coinbase's previous legal issues regarding biometric data collection and a recent data breach involving customer support agents leaking user data.