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County Circuit Court Judge Tosses $500M Suit Alleging Women Inmates “Injured” When Filmed During Strip Searches: “Psychological Distress Not Physical…

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Oct 22, 2025

Note: Judge Owdziej presided over a FOIA lawsuit filed against Washtenaw County in 2024, and issued a final ruling in favor of the A2Indy in Jan. 2025. by P.D. Lesko A $500 million lawsuit alleging invasion of privacy, and emotional…

County Government

Washtenaw County Appeal of A2Indy FOIA Case Win Gets Shot Down in Michigan Court of Appeals

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jun 11, 2025

by P.D. Lesko Miller Johnson attorney James A. Buster faced three incredulous Michigan Appeals Court judges. The first question asked of Mr. Buster was telling: "Why isn't this moot?" Buster offered no arguments why his appeal on…

County Government

Judge Rules Against Washtenaw County’s Motion to Dismiss The A2Indy’s FOIA Suit

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Sep 18, 2024

by P.D. Lesko On Sept. 18, 2024 Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Julia B. Owdziej ruled against a Motion for Summary Disposition filed by the law firm of Miller Johnson, retained by Washtenaw County to defend against the A2Indy's…