Fox 2 Detroit · October 14, 2026

Father Files 67-Page Federal Complaint Over September 9, 2025 Volleyball Game Between Monroe and Ann Arbor Skyline

• A 67-page civil rights complaint was filed on October 9 in U.S. District Court in Detroit by Sean Lechner, who says his daughter played in the game, according to the report. The complaint alleges Monroe Public Schools, the Michigan High School Athletic Association and school leaders violated Title IX in connection with a September 9, 2025 game in which Monroe's varsity girls volleyball team played Ann Arbor Skyline, which had a transgender woman on the team.
• Monroe Public Schools said in a statement that it had not been served with any lawsuit and that it remains committed to adhering to all state and federal guidelines and laws, according to the report.
• The MHSAA said in a statement that its policy in this area has been crafted to be fully compliant with federal and state law and that it believes the claims are legally unsound, according to the report.

Complaint allegations and both responses as reported. Original headline: "Monroe father sues school district after trans athlete was allowed to play".