Sexual abuse survivors file lawsuit against U of M

FLINT (MI)
WJRT

July 30, 2020

By Cheri Hardmon

53 survivors are part of the lawsuit against U of M–over allegations of sexual abuse by Anderson from 1960-2003.

“Whether it was on the field or on the track, yet the very coaches and staff and University put their trust in and dedicated themselves to looked to for support and guidance as young people, they ignored their suffering,” said attorney Michelle Simpson Tuegel.

Add legendary University of Michigan head football coach Bo Schembechler’s name to the growing list of those who allegedly knew about the sexual assault of student athletes– by then team doctor Robert Anderson.

“Much like what happened in the Nassar case at Michigan State, they were told this part of a normal physical and if they wanted to participate in their perspective sports and get the sign off from Anderson to play, they needed to just go along with it,” said attorney, Steve Estey.

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