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Illinois Court Upholds Class Action Against HSHS Over Genetic Info

5/23/2025

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An Illinois court has ruled against Hospital Sisters Health System, rejecting their attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit under the Genetic Information Privacy Act. The plaintiff alleges that HSHS demanded family medical histories from job applicants, which the court recognized as genetic information. This decision underscores the importance for Illinois employers to navigate pre-employment exams with caution to prevent GIPA violations.

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An Illinois court has ruled against Hospital Sisters Health System, rejecting their attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit under the Genetic Information Privacy Act. The plaintiff alleges that HSHS demanded family medical histories from job applicants, which the court recognized as genetic information. This decision underscores the importance for Illinois employers to navigate pre-employment exams with caution to prevent GIPA violations.