Michigan

Family Sues Michigan School District, Citing Persistent Racial Harassment Against Students

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In Portage, Michigan, a lawsuit has been filed against the Portage Public Schools district by the parents of two students, citing a failure to adequately address a "racially hostile" environment within the schools. Submitted in December 2024 to the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Michigan, the lawsuit names several defendant parties including the district itself, the principal, assistant principal, a counselor, and a bus driver of Portage West Middle School (PWMS). According to the claimants, Adam Baylis III and his wife Nakia S. Baylis, the legal guardians of the minors identified only … Read more

University of Michigan Faces Lawsuit as Former Football Assistant Accused of Hacking Athlete Accounts

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – A significant legal challenge has emerged for the University of Michigan and former football assistant Matt Weiss, with multiple women alleging that he accessed private photos and videos by hacking into their personal accounts. This claim has led to 17 female college athletes collectively filing lawsuits against both Weiss and the university. The accusations center around Weiss allegedly breaching a secure database to retrieve athletes’ passwords, subsequently infiltrating their personal cloud and social media accounts where private materials were stored. The lawsuit implicates not only Weiss but also Michigan’s Board of … Read more

Michigan Lifts Decades-Old Ban on Paid Surrogacy, Opening New Doors for Family Growth

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Lansing, Michigan – A landmark shift in family planning arrived in Michigan this week as the state repealed a 38-year-old law that prohibited paid surrogacy agreements, aligning with the practice in the majority of U.S. states. The change was informed by decades of evolving attitudes toward reproductive technologies and surrogacy, which has shifted from a niche and controversial option to a more accepted and understood means of family formation. Originally banned in the 1980s, the prohibition on surrogacy contracts took root after a high-profile case involving a Dearborn attorney who orchestrated such agreements, sparking nationwide … Read more

Michigan Couple Detained in Mexico: Attorney Claims Resort’s Negligence Behind Arrest

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Cancun, Mexico – A Michigan couple detained in a Mexican prison have become caught up in a complex legal battle following an incident at a luxury resort, with their lawyer contending that the resort company is primarily at fault for the alleged mishandling of a billing dispute that escalated unexpectedly. The couple, whose identities have been withheld for legal and safety considerations, reportedly faced challenges with their hotel bill that culminated in accusations of credit card fraud by the resort management. They are currently under incarceration as the related legal proceedings unfold, their attorney said. … Read more