Sex Abuse Litigation

All institutions

University of Michigan

17 reports indexed, newest first.

May 2025

  1. Michigan Senate passes bills extending time for abuse survivors to sue

    Citing the Nassar and Anderson scandals, the state Senate passed bills extending civil deadlines, opening a one-year lookback window and allowing suits against public universities.

    Legislation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by Bridge Michigan

September 2022

  1. Judge approves fund to distribute Michigan's $490 million Anderson settlement

    A federal judge approved the fund for Anderson survivors, with $30 million reserved for future claimants; regents chair Paul Brown apologized.

    Settlement University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public / AP

January 2022

  1. University of Michigan agrees to $490 million settlement with Anderson survivors

    Michigan agreed to pay $490 million to more than 1,000 people who said they were abused by Anderson, one of the largest such settlements by a university.

    Settlement University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by The New York Times

October 2021

  1. Former NFL player Jon Vaughn camps outside Michigan president's home

    Former Michigan running back Jon Vaughn staged a sit-in outside President Mark Schlissel's residence demanding accountability for Anderson's abuse.

    Allegation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by NPR / KUNC

  2. Complaints of alleged abuse by Anderson surpass 2,100

    The Detroit News reported that complaints of alleged abuse by Anderson had exceeded 2,100.

    Allegation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by The Detroit News

June 2021

  1. Former players allege Bo Schembechler knew of Anderson abuse

    At a news conference, accusers including a Schembechler family member alleged the late coach was told of the abuse and did not act; other family members denied he knew.

    Allegation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by The Detroit News

May 2021

  1. WilmerHale report finds Michigan missed many chances to stop Anderson

    The university-commissioned WilmerHale report found staff were told about Anderson's conduct on at least 20 occasions, including complaints allegedly relayed to Bo Schembechler and Don Canham.

    Investigation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by AP

February 2021

  1. Pilots allege abuse by Anderson during FAA physicals

    Pilots came forward alleging abuse by Anderson, who performed more than 4,000 FAA medical exams.

    Allegation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by MLive

October 2020

  1. Detroit News investigation details decades of missed warnings about Anderson

    An in-depth Detroit News report described how the university failed for decades to heed warnings about Anderson.

    Investigation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by The Detroit News

June 2020

  1. Judge orders Michigan to halt mass alumni outreach in Anderson case

    A federal judge ordered the university to stop contacting more than 300,000 alumni, finding it improperly communicated with potential class members.

    Lawsuit filed University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by AP / WGVU

April 2020

  1. University of Michigan says it hopes to settle Anderson lawsuits

    Michigan's president and regents chair said the university wanted to resolve claims from hundreds of Anderson accusers.

    Lawsuit filed University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by AP / WGVU

March 2020

  1. Michigan regents chair Ron Weiser says Anderson abused him

    Board of Regents chair Ron Weiser said he was abused by Anderson as a student athlete in the 1960s and declined to recuse himself.

    Allegation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public

  2. Former football and hockey players sue Michigan over Anderson

    Additional lawsuits were filed by former football and hockey players alleging abuse by Anderson.

    Lawsuit filed University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by AP / The Washington Times

  3. AG Nessel sets conditions for any state probe of Michigan's Anderson response

    Attorney General Dana Nessel said a state investigation would require the university to waive privilege and the Legislature to fund it.

    Investigation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Department of Attorney General

  4. Former wrestler files first lawsuit against Michigan over Anderson

    A former Michigan wrestler filed the first lawsuit alleging the university failed to stop Anderson's abuse.

    Lawsuit filed University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by AP

February 2020

  1. Records show Michigan officials were warned about Anderson decades ago

    AP-obtained records show Anderson was pushed out as health service director in 1980 after complaints but continued working with athletes until 2003.

    Allegation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by AP

  2. University of Michigan investigates abuse claims against late doctor Robert Anderson

    Michigan announced an outside investigation into allegations that late physician Robert Anderson abused patients during exams for decades, and opened a hotline; prosecutors said no charges were possible.

    Investigation University of Michigan and Dr. Robert AndersonUnited States, MichiganReported by PBS NewsHour / AP