University of Michigan and Dr. Robert Anderson
Decades of abuse by a university doctor and the $490 million settlement that followed.
17 developments, 2020–2025, oldest first.
2020
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Former football and hockey players sue Michigan over Anderson
Additional lawsuits were filed by former football and hockey players alleging abuse by Anderson.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2021
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Pilots allege abuse by Anderson during FAA physicals
Pilots came forward alleging abuse by Anderson, who performed more than 4,000 FAA medical exams.
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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.
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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.
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Complaints of alleged abuse by Anderson surpass 2,100
The Detroit News reported that complaints of alleged abuse by Anderson had exceeded 2,100.
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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.
2022
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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.
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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.
2025
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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.