Herald Co. v. Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents

This case arises from the construction of a new official residence, University House, for the president of Eastern Michigan University (the University). Apparently, there was considerable public controversy regarding the expenditures associated with University House, and ultimately the president resigned, perhaps because of this controversy. In any event, it is clear from the record that University Regent Jan Brandon wrote a letter to Patrick Doyle, the University’s vice president for finance, asking Mr. Doyle to address several questions relating directly or indirectly to the construction of…