The University of Michigan has reached a $490 million settlement with over 1,000 former students who claimed they were sexually abused by Dr. Robert E. Anderson, a former sports doctor at the school.
Jamie White, an attorney who represents just under 100 of the plaintiffs, released a statement to Bloody Elbow regarding the settlement.
“The University of Michigan has accepted responsibility financially and otherwise for harm that was caused by Anderson to so many young people that could have been avoided. The university should be commended and not condemned.
“Most of our clients had a strong love for the University and did not want to see permanent damage, but wanted accountability.