Detroit, MI, September 11, 2026 —

Former University of Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson is currently responding to a federal lawsuit that has been filed by 16 former players. The lawsuit, which was filed recently, alleges that instances of hazing and sexual abuse took place within the university’s hockey program. The alleged incidents occurred over a period spanning from 1984 to 2001.

According to the legal filing, the plaintiffs claim that Red Berenson, who served as the head coach during the time frame in question, was aware of the alleged abuse but did not intervene to stop it. The lawsuit details accusations against individuals associated with the program and asserts a failure to provide a safe environment for the student-athletes.

In response to the allegations, Berenson has issued a statement denying knowledge of any orchestrated misconduct during his tenure as coach. He maintains that he was unaware of the specific abusive practices described in the lawsuit. The specifics of the alleged hazing and sexual abuse, including the nature of the incidents and the identities of alleged perpetrators beyond Berenson’s alleged awareness, were not detailed in the provided summary. The exact timeline of when Berenson became aware of the lawsuit itself was also not provided.

The lawsuit seeks damages and accountability from those named and associated with the program during the alleged misconduct. The university’s response to the lawsuit has not been detailed in the summary. Further legal proceedings are expected as the case moves forward. Details regarding specific dates of alleged incidents within the 1984-2001 window, the precise nature of the claims against Berenson, and the current status of the lawsuit’s progression were not included in the available information.


Story summarized from the original created by Amaya Kuznicki, Jason Wilger on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.

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