A federal lawsuit names the University of Michigan and its regents as defendants in a case claiming sexualized hazing and abuse of 16 former UM hockey players.

A federal lawsuit has been filed naming the University of Michigan and its regents as defendants. The legal action involves allegations of sexualized hazing and abuse targeting sixteen former UM hockey players. The case seeks to hold the institution and its governing body accountable for the reported incidents of misconduct within the athletic program. This litigation highlights serious claims of systemic abuse and hazing practices that occurred during the players' tenure at the university's hockey program.