Paige Shiver, who accused former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore of breaking into her apartment after coming forward about their “inappropriate relationship,” has sued the school.
Shiver, 32, accused the university of intentionally violating the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, which is designed to help people find and review public records.
In the lawsuit, which was filed on Wednesday, July 8, Shiver’s lawyers accused the school of “arbitrarily and capriciously” breaking the law by intentionally withholding documents related to Moore’s firing.
Moore, 40, was terminated in December 2025, after an investigation uncovered a years-long relationship between Moore and Shiver, a former University of Michigan staff member.
“The lawsuit filed today demands transparency and accountability from the University of Michigan, President [Domenico] Grasso and the Board of Regents,” Shiver’s attorney, Andrew Stroth, said in a statement.
The statement continued, “This public university paid [law firm] 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. It was important for our client to file this initial FOIA lawsuit to ensure the truth and facts come out.”
Stroth argued that the requested documents will show that the university and the athletic department “had knowledge of this pattern and practice of abuse against Ms. Shiver and others.”
The lawsuit also claims that Shiver faced sex discrimination and was subjected to a hostile work environment during her time at the university.
The University of Michigan declined to comment when contacted by the Detroit Free Press.
Moore was originally charged with felony home invasion, misdemeanor stalking and misdemeanor breaking and entering after Shiver accused him of breaking into her apartment and threatening her. All of those charges were eventually dropped.
In March, Moore pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of malicious use of a telecommunications device in context of a domestic relationship and trespassing.
Moore was sentenced to 18 months of probation in April, avoiding jail time.
Days after Moore’s sentencing, Shiver revealed she became pregnant during their relationship.
During an interview on Good Morning America, Shiver explained that her unborn baby was diagnosed with Pompe disease, a genetic disorder that weakens muscle strength.
“Multiple doctors and experts told me that it wouldn’t be right or healthy for me to keep the baby,” Shiver said.
Shiver said Moore was aware of the pregnancy, allegedly telling her to “do what’s right for your body.”
The coach has been married to his wife, Kelli Moore, since July 2015, and the couple share three daughters.
