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07/08/08 09:58:17 | 0 Comments
PREPS: MHSAA sued by rival Davis
Robert Davis, the founder of the Amateur Athletic Association of Michigan, filed a civil lawsuit against the Michigan High School Athletic Association on Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court.
Davis charged that the MHSAA, which sponsors postseason tournaments for 28 high school sports, is using scare tactics and misinforming member schools about the legality of joining other athletic associations.
He is asking the court to void an MHSAA membership resolution that specifically prohibits schools from joining AAAM or any other athletic association, which he says is a violation of established case law.
Davis cited the 2004 case of Breighner v. MHSAA, in which the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the MHSAA "is a creature of its members, with no independent authority over schools or students."
"It's very clear that the Michigan Supreme Court has said that Michigan schools are in no way obligated to join the MHSAA, and Michigan schools remain free to join other athletic associations like the AAAM," Davis said.
MHSAA communications director John Johnson declined to comment because the organization had yet to be informed of the lawsuit Wednesday.
Davis announced the formation of the AAAM in February and had set a goal of July 1 to enlist 100 schools for his postseason tournaments -- which would require the schools to leave the MHSAA. Davis has since extended the deadline.
No date has been given to hear the civil case.
By Vince Ellis
05/06/08 10:09:38 | 0 Comments