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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.
The chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is pushing for a deeper investigation into how emergency responders handled the tragic 2021 Oxford High School shooting.
Detroit City FC continues their three-game road trip in Birmingham on Friday night against Eastern Conference rival Birmingham Legion FC.
DPD's cybercrimes division is working on figuring out who was behind the swatting attempt at Jocelyn Benson's residence.
The Macomb County Clerk's Office reported four people may have double-voted during Michigan's primary election in St. Clair Shores.
WNV has been detected in several dozen mosquito pools and wild birds across the state.
The chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is pushing for a deeper investigation into how emergency responders handled the tragic 2021 Oxford High School shooting.
Stalions was on head coach Jim Harbaugh's staff until he resigned in November.
Detroit City FC continues their three-game road trip in Birmingham on Friday night against Eastern Conference rival Birmingham Legion FC.
DPD's cybercrimes division is working on figuring out who was behind the swatting attempt at Jocelyn Benson's residence.
It has been 37 years since Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed after taking off from Detroit Metro Airport, marking the deadliest plane crash in Michigan's history.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
The union hosted a call Wednesday, during which members will hear what's at stake in November, the union's key issues, and how they're looking to win against the so-called "billionaire class."
"The Connect" is an autonomous shuttle service with 16 stops to help people get to or near their destination.
Stellantis is warning that it could lay off as many as 2,450 of the 3,700 union workers employed at a truck plant just outside of Detroit.
Mohawk Chevrolet in New York has gone viral on TikTok for its "The Dealership" parody series. The company brought the series to Detroit and featured General Motors CEO Mary Barra.
For many of these diehard car enthusiasts we spoke to Thursday, Saturday will be a rain-or-shine event. Their vehicles might say otherwise.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Robert Englund, the actor best known for playing Freddy Krueger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street," will attend Motor City Comic Con in November.
The family is demanding $3 million for Trump's use of "Hold On, I'm Coming" at his rallies.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
Judge Kenneth King is ordered to attend training "to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident," according to 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico.
WNV has been detected in several dozen mosquito pools and wild birds across the state.
It's nearly one month until the start of the fall season, and in Oakland County, the health office says to be careful as West Nile virus looms in mosquitoes.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
The Oakland County Health Division says WNV was detected in three birds and the county's mosquito pool in 2024
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Detroit City FC continues their three-game road trip in Birmingham on Friday night against Eastern Conference rival Birmingham Legion FC.
Stalions was on head coach Jim Harbaugh's staff until he resigned in November.
Australia breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as B-Girl Raygun, said the "hate" she has received over her Paris Olympics performance has been "devastating."
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
Michigan GOP Party Chair Pete Hoekstra and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow discuss the results of the primary and how the field of candidates still standing and their prospects look as Election 2024 enters the sprint to the finish line on Nov. 5 on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters
Michigan's primary was held Tuesday, with numerous contests being voted on, including the open U.S. Senate seat, several Michigan U.S. House seats and much more.
The spotlight is on two successful Detroit family-owned businesses on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters as leaders from PVS Chemicals and Sweet Potato Sensations talk about working for a family enterprise and the nuances.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
The Woodward Dream Cruise is not only about cars but also community. And one event, Dreams Come True, gives people with disabilities the opportunity to ride in one of the hot rods.
CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer gives us a sneak peek at how the Detroit Tigers got creative for MLB Players' Weekend.
The chairman of Oakland County's Board of Commissioners is pushing for a deeper investigation into how emergency responders handled the tragic 2021 Oxford High School shooting, which resulted in the deaths of four students and injuries to seven others.
The Woodward Dream Cruise kicked off this week, and many have traveled from other states to attend. Keth Battle from North Carolina speaks on attending the annual event for 20 years.
A dry evening perfecto for cruising Woodward will make way for a wetter night and weekend.