What is documented?
The 2021 WilmerHale report found pervasive misconduct and failures to act on warning information. Michigan announced a $490 million agreement in January 2022 and reported its finalization in September.
Limits of this record
Anderson died in 2008. An independent investigation and civil settlement are not a criminal conviction or proof of every individual allegation. This historical dossier does not certify all later litigation or an open compensation window. Current support is separate from the settlement.
The dated record
Compare institutions →Independent investigation released
WilmerHale found a decades-long pattern of sexual misconduct and missed institutional opportunities to respond. Its recommendations address reporting culture and medical safeguards. The report cautions that individual incidents could not all be reconstructed exactly.
WilmerHale · University of Michigan Anderson investigation ↗$490 million agreement announced
Michigan announced an agreement with approximately 1,050 claimants, subject to required approvals at that point.
University of Michigan · Anderson settlement announced ↗University announces finalized settlement
Michigan reported the required claimant consent and finalization of the Anderson settlement. The release identifies mediator Robert F. Riley and U.S. District Judge Victoria A. Roberts. This dated announcement does not establish a currently open claims process.
University of Michigan · Anderson settlement finalized ↗Leadership & court roles
WilmerHale
Report released · 11 May 2021
Investigated misconduct, institutional knowledge and prevention measures.
Source for this role ↗Source date: 11 May 2021 · Checked 7 Oct 2026
Robert F. Riley
Finalization announcement · 16 September 2022
Mediator named in the university’s announcement.
Source for this role ↗Source date: 16 Sept 2022 · Checked 7 Oct 2026
Victoria A. Roberts
Finalization announcement · 16 September 2022
U.S. District Judge who appointed the mediator; not represented as issuing a criminal verdict.
Source for this role ↗Source date: 16 Sept 2022 · Checked 7 Oct 2026
Sourcebook
WilmerHale · University of Michigan Anderson investigation ↗
Executive summary documents misconduct and missed opportunities to respond. Report findings are not criminal verdicts; particular accounts retain evidentiary limits. Contains sensitive material.
University of Michigan · Anderson settlement announced ↗
Official announcement retrieved from search index; direct page returned 403. Agreement was subject to approval at announcement.
University of Michigan · Anderson settlement finalized ↗
Official release retrieved from search index; direct page returned 403. Records required claimant consent and finalization. Does not establish an open 2026 claims window.
University of Michigan DPSS · sexual-assault support options ↗
Lists SAPAC’s confidential 24-hour crisis line, 734-936-3333. Ask service about eligibility and confidentiality limits; university reporting offices have different duties.