Mediator in UM Anderson Case Faces Allegations of Sexual Harassment in New Lawsuit
Detroit — In a troubling twist to an ongoing legal battle surrounding allegations against late University of Michigan sports doctor Robert Anderson, the mediator appointed in the case is now facing accusations of sexual harassment. The mediator, a once-respected figure entrusted with brokering a settlement over claims that Dr. Anderson sexually abused hundreds of athletes and other patients, has himself been sued by a former employee for alleged sexual misconduct. According to legal documents filed recently, the mediator, whose role in the high-profile case was anticipated to bring a degree of closure to the victims, … Read more