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University of Michigan, victims of sports doctor to enter mediation in lawsuits

(Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press)

The University of Michigan and potentially hundreds of victims of former university doctor Robert Anderson will enter mediation in September, according to discussions held in federal court Tuesday. A federal judge also ordered a law firm hired by U-M to run an independent investigation outside of the lawsuit process to show up in her courtroom to discuss their investigation.

There have been eight days set aside in September for formal mediation. There are currently more than 70 cases filed in federal court. Lawyers for those who have filed those suits told U.