Bell v. Elmhurst Chicago Stone Co.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BUCKLO, District Judge.

The plaintiff, Wayne Bell, has brought suit against the defendant, Elmhurst Chicago Stone Company (“Elmhurst”), alleging violations of federal and state law. Elmhurst has moved for summary judgment with respect to the state law count. For the reasons given below, the motion is denied.

Facts 1

Elmhurst mines and manufactures products from sand, gravel, and limestone. Mr. Bell worked for Elmhurst as a Dispatch Scalehouse Person starting in July 1987. In this capacity, the plaintiff weighed trucks when they were emptied and loaded ■with material,…