The fallout from Sherrone Moore's tumultuous tenure at Michigan continues to reverberate, with a new legal battle now targeting the university itself. Paige Shriver, the former executive assistant whose relationship with Moore led to his dismissal as head football coach, has filed a lawsuit accusing the school of violating the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
According to a report from OutKick, Shriver's legal team filed the suit Wednesday, alleging that university officials failed to provide all records related to the investigation conducted by the Jenner & Block law firm. That firm was paid $12 million to probe the scandal, which included allegations of abuse, Title IX and Title VII violations within the athletic department and Schembechler Hall.
Attorney Andrew M. Stroth, representing Shriver, said in a statement that the lawsuit demands transparency and accountability from the university, President Grasso, and the Board of Regents. “This public university paid Jenner & Block $12 million to investigate the Sherrone Moore scandal and the abuse, Title IX and Title VII violations within the athletic department and Schembechler Hall, yet now refuses to release the investigation’s findings,” Stroth said, via Fox News. “It was important for our client to file this initial FOIA lawsuit to ensure the truth and facts come out.”
The Scandal That Shook Ann Arbor
Moore was fired as Michigan's head coach in December 2025 after a university investigation found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with Shriver, who was a staff member at the time. The dismissal came during a turbulent period for the program, as Moore was already under NCAA scrutiny from the sign-stealing saga involving Connor Stalions. However, the university stated that his termination was based solely on the workplace misconduct investigation, not the NCAA case.
Just hours after being fired, Moore was arrested for allegedly confronting Shriver at her home. Prosecutors initially charged him with felony home invasion and several misdemeanors, but those charges were resolved through a plea agreement. Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanor trespassing and malicious use of a telecommunications device, receiving 18 months of probation.
Michigan later hired Kyle Whittingham to replace Moore, hoping to stabilize a program rocked by successive scandals. The university has not commented on the new lawsuit, but the case is likely to keep the spotlight on the school's handling of the investigation.
Shriver's suit is the latest chapter in a story that has already seen former pros transitioning to coaching roles across the country, though this saga is anything but a typical career pivot. The legal action also echoes broader calls for accountability in college athletics, similar to the recent criticism of media coverage in sports controversies.
As the lawsuit unfolds, many will be watching to see whether the university releases the full findings of its investigation. For now, Shriver and her legal team are pushing for transparency, arguing that the public has a right to know what really happened behind closed doors at one of college football's most storied programs.
