As of now, Matt Weiss has not been charged with a crime, but his termination by the University followed a serious internal and federal investigation into unauthorized access to private emails. That alone is a red flag.
Legally, this opens the door for:
- Potential criminal charges (pending federal investigation)
- Civil litigation against Weiss for invasion of privacy or violating data protection laws
- Civil lawsuits against the University for failing to prevent the breach
At Marko Law, we’re already hearing from students and athletes exploring civil action under Michigan’s Identity Theft Protection Act and federal data privacy laws. The University, as the data custodian, could be held responsible under the principle of respondeat superior if Weiss’s actions were tied to his employment.
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