Motion for Expedited Discovery in Jane Doe v. Weiss et al. to Protect and Inform Victims of Privacy Breach
CHICAGO, IL, April 8, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Today, Parker Stinar, Managing Partner of Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC, filed a Motion for Expedited Discovery with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to speed up discovery in the case of Jane Doe v. Weiss et al. so victims can be informed of potential exposure and protect themselves. This case involves the illegal access of personal and intimate data of over 150,000 athletes across the country, including current and former female athletes from the University of Michigan.
'The University of Michigan continues to fail and betray their current and former female athletes by not notifying them that a University of Michigan 'flaw' in their computer network led to their information being compromised. Young current or former female student-athletes across the country have had their personal and intimate information stolen, and they deserve to know immediately what was compromised so they can take the appropriate steps to protect themselves and secure their identities,' said Stinar, lead attorney for the plaintiffs.
The case centers around Matthew Weiss, a former University of Michigan quarterback coach, who was arrested for illegally accessing more than 3,000 University of Michigan athletes' personal information, including sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and intimate photos and videos.
Additionally, over 150,000 other collegiate athletes nationwide were similarly affected. Weiss' actions have raised grave concerns about the handling of personal data by both the university and the athletics department.
Despite knowing about the compromised data since at least 2022, the University of Michigan has failed to notify the affected students and alumni about the breach, leaving them in the dark about the potential misuse of their information. Stinar's motion seeks to expedite discovery in order to protect the rights of those whose personal identifying information, photos, and videos may have been sold or shared on the dark web or distributed to unauthorized parties.
Stinar, alongside his litigation team from Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, Bailey Glasser, and Wagstaff Law, is committed to holding the University of Michigan accountable for its institutional failures and ensuring justice for the individuals whose lives have been irrevocably impacted by this breach of trust and privacy.
'We are committed to protecting all individuals affected by this breach and demanding accountability from both Matthew Weiss and the University of Michigan,' added Stinar. 'The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated, and we will continue to fight for the victims who deserve justice.'
About Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC
Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC is a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals in complex litigation matters. The firm has extensive experience in class action lawsuits, privacy law, and representing victims of institutional failures. Managing Partner, Parker Stinar, previously led the University of Michigan/Robert Anderson sexual abuse matter which resolved for $490 million dollars for more than 1,000 individuals. For more information, visit https://www.sgghlaw.com.
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