December 17, 2025
An Illinois federal judge sent to arbitration a proposed class action claiming those applying to work for a transit services provider were required to divulge family medical history during a preemployment physical in violation of Illinois' genetic privacy law, finding the lead plaintiff had agreed to arbitrate disputes as part of his application process.
March 11, 2025
A transportation service applicant can proceed with allegations that he was illegally required to divulge his family medical history during a pre-employment physical since they don't conflict with federal driver safety regulations, an Illinois federal judge has ruled.