Paige Shiver’s attorneys say the University of Michigan’s athletic department fostered a “hostile” and “male-dominated” environment through systemic policy failures, calling the relationship with former football coach Sherrone Moore an “open secret” and urging university leadership to take accountability.
This statement from attorneys Andrew M. Stroth and Steven A. Hart, of Action Injury Law Group, LLC., comes after Shiver’s interview with ABC News’ Linsey Davis that aired on Good Morning America.
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Here’s the full statement that was provided to Local 4 on April 24:
“The University of Michigan Athletic Department’s systemic failure to comply with basic policies and procedures created and enabled a hostile and male-dominated environment at Schembechler Hall that traumatized Ms. Shiver. This environment was an open secret. The university chose to focus solely on winning at all costs on the football field and to disregard Ms. Shiver’s safety and well-being. Interim President Domenico Grasso, General Counsel Tim Lynch, and the Board of Regents must take accountability for this failure and commit to building a NCAA and Title IX compliant Athletic Department across all sports.”
Paige Shiver's Attorneys Andrew M. Stroth and Steven A. Hart
During the interview, Shiver shared new details about the relationship, which she said began in 2022, including that she became pregnant and had planned to keep the baby.
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She also said Moore had “complete control” over her and explained why she’s speaking out now.
For everything she revealed during the interview, click here.