Michigan student gets $42K in alleged racial post settlement
HOUGHTON, Mich. (AP) — A former Michigan Technological University student has been awarded more than $42,000 compensation after agreeing to settle his lawsuit against the school over an alleged internet threat against black people.
Matthew Schultz filed an agreement to settle the case in June, but terms weren’t disclosed. MLive.com reports Wednesday a copy of the agreement obtained using the Freedom of Information Act says Schultz got a refund of about $27,800 he paid to the university and $14,500 for “other expenses.”
The former third-year engineering student also had his disciplinary record cleared by the school. University spokeswoman Jennifer Donovan says in a statement that he won’t return to the university.
Schultz said the November 2015 post wasn’t a threat. Criminal charges were dropped against Schultz, who is from the Michigan city of Norway.
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Detroit Mercy Law plans Homecoming Golf Outing for Sept. 29
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host its Homecoming Golf Outing beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at The Inn at St. John’s, 44045 Five Mile Rd. in Plymouth. All net proceeds will benefit Detroit Mercy Law’s Student Scholarship Fund.
The event includes: 18 holes of golf with cart, driving range and bag services; buffet dinner; souvenir gift; two drink tickets for hospitality cart on course; contests for winning team, longest drive, closest to the pin; 50/50 raffle; and full use of locker room facilities. Lunch is available for purchase at the Pro Shop or Halfway House. The golf will be played in scramble format with four-player teams. Individuals and twosomes welcome for pairing with others.
In addition, Detroit Mercy Law and its Alumni Association will honor two distinguished alumnae during the dinner program. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Denise Langford Morris (‘82) will be honored with the Time and Talent Award, and Mikyia S. Aaron (‘15) will receive the Rising Star Award.
The cost is $75 for law students, $125 for non-students by Sept. 1, and $140 for non-students after Sept. 1.
Register at www.law.udmercy.edu. Sponsorships for the golf outing are still available.
For additional information, contact Denise P. Hickey at 313-596-0202 or Amy K. Smith at 313-596-0207.
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Fair Housing Attorney Training set for Aug. 15
The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit presents Fair Housing Attorney Training from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Rd. in Southfield.
Interested attorneys should RSVP to Brian Hommel at bhommel@fairhousingdetroit.org. Lunch will be provided to pre-registered attendees.
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