Michigan Federal Judge Allows Gymnasts To Dismiss, Refile Claims In Light Of New Statute

Mealey's (September 10, 2018, 8:16 PM EDT) -- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Michigan federal judge on Sept. 7 granted a motion allowing female gymnasts alleging they were sexually abused by orthopedic physician Lawrence G. Nassar to dismiss their claims without prejudice and immediately refile to take advantage of a recently enacted state statute that retroactively extends the statute of limitations for survivors of alleged sexual assault who meet certain criteria (Rachael Denhollander, et al. v. Michigan State University, et al., Lead Case No. 17-29, W.D. Mich., Southern Div.)....