6th Circ. Says Late EEOC Charge Dooms Ex-Cop's Bias Suit

By Anne Cullen · November 13, 2026, 4:58 PM EST

The Sixth Circuit refused Friday to reopen a former Detroit police officer's lawsuit alleging he was forced into retirement because of an on-the-job injury, agreeing with the lower court that the...

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Case Information

Case Title

William Woods v. City of Detroit, MI

Case Number

26-1045

Court

Appellate - 6th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3445 Americans w/Disabilities Act-Empl

Date Filed

January 13, 2026