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Former Employee Sues Evanston Over Genetic Privacy Violations

8/23/2025

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Melvin Jeter, a former Evanston city employee, has filed a lawsuit against the city.
He alleges illegal collection of genetic information during his onboarding process.
The lawsuit cites violations of the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA).
Jeter was required to provide family medical history during a 2022 pre-employment physical.
The city reportedly used this information to evaluate hiring risks and mitigate liability.

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Story summary

Melvin Jeter, a former Evanston city employee, has filed a lawsuit against the city.
He alleges illegal collection of genetic information during his onboarding process.
The lawsuit cites violations of the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA).
Jeter was required to provide family medical history during a 2022 pre-employment physical.
The city reportedly used this information to evaluate hiring risks and mitigate liability.