Former Congressman Sues Rival for $10M, Claiming Defamation
A former Michigan congressman who is running for his old seat is suing an opponent for what he calls a malicious defamation campaign about his military record.
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A former Michigan congressman who is running for his old seat is suing an opponent for what he calls a malicious defamation campaign about his military record.
A Virginia pool worker, who tried to drown himself during a bipolar episode, is now suing the police officers and lifeguard who saved him because they allegedly took too long to do it.
The family of a South Carolina woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against American Airlines, accusing the company of negligence in her death following a medical emergency during a flight two years ago.
A teenager who took five bullets in the Florida school mass shooting has become the first victim of the Valentine's Day rampage to file a lawsuit.
The city of Flint plans to take the State of Michigan to court over the water crisis. This comes just 10 days after Governor Rick Snyder announced that the state was shutting down water distribution centers throughout the city.
Michigan State University says the woman accusing three former basketball players of a 2015 sexual assault was treated appropriately by the school's Counseling Center, and the school says it has found no evidence that she was discouraged from making a Title IX complaint or a complaint to police.
A jury has awarded $11,500 to a Michigan prisoner who said his TV and typewriter were damaged and medication was withheld by guards during a sudden transfer.
Former and current staff members allege in Friday's complaint that the newspaper underpaid them because they're women.
Allowing agencies to discriminate could be the difference "between a child finding a permanent loving home or staying in the system," attorney Jay Kaplan said.
Judge Elizabeth Gleicher says it's a case "built on emotion rather than fact or law."
The Sons of Confederate Veterans filed the lawsuit Wednesday, three days after the statues were quickly taken down following a late-night order from University President Greg Fenves.
Sgt. Jonathan Frost shot 17-year-old Deven Guilford seven times during a traffic stop in 2015. The officer had stopped Guilford for flashing his high-beam headlights at him.
U.S. District Judge William Martinez determined that the pop star could not be held liable because David Mueller failed to prove that she personally set out to have him fired after the 2013 photo op.
Robert Ostrowski accused Canton Township and park employees of gross negligence in 2013.
As evidence of the alleged discrimination, the suit cites Hernandez's lack of World Series assignments in the past decade and baseball not promoting Hernandez to crew chief.
The state authorizes spending $4 million more to defend its DEQ and others against criminal charges and lawsuits related to Flint's water crisis.
A former U-M hospital executive has sued the Board of Regents, saying she was fired because of a study about the treatment of black people in the hospital system.
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A lawyer says getting a late night snack at McDonald's is "a quintessentially American activity that should not be denied to someone because of their disability."
The teacher is heard on a cell phone video asking the struggling child: "Do you wanna get tasered?"
A state corrections agent shot the dog while looking for a fugitive at the wrong house in Flint.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger said the victim had two young children and the jury determined she suffered when she was struck.
After days of trial, the state of Michigan agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a lawsuit by a double-amputee former prisoner who said her rights were violated when she was forced to crawl from her bed to a toilet while in custody.
The Detroit Free Press is also seeking millions of dollars in punitive damages.
Flint's former administrator says she was fired after discovering the mayor was trying to guide donors to a campaign fund instead of a charity for families with lead-tainted water.
Michigan is taking on Arizona in the Final Four Saturday night with a national championship berth on the line. CBS News Detroit went to the team hotel to capture the sights, sounds and emotions coming from fans ahead of the game.
Severe storms moved through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
Severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
Michigan is taking on Arizona in the Final Four Saturday night with a national championship berth on the line. CBS News Detroit went to the team hotel to capture the sights, sounds and emotions coming from fans ahead of the game.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Michigan is taking on Arizona in the Final Four Saturday night with a national championship berth on the line. CBS News Detroit went to the team hotel to capture the sights, sounds and emotions coming from fans ahead of the game.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
For the second time in two weeks, teens took over downtown Detroit. The "teen takeover" trend has become popular in cities across the country. Veronica Ortega is hearing from Detroit business owners on how the trend is impacting them.
Along with Michigan men's basketball players, Wolverines fans are getting ready for Saturday's matchup. Many traveled to Indianapolis to watch the team try to punch their ticket to the national title game. CBS News Detroit's Jack Springgate reports from the team hotel.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.