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Hamtramck Public Schools Disability Rights Class Action

Last verified October 5, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (No. 24-1855).

  1. October 4, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Hamtramck Public Schools, apparently concerning civil rights in education. The docket reflects an appeal with disability rights organizations and parent advocacy groups filing amicus briefs, suggesting claims related to special education or disability discrimination. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Hamtramck Public Schools Disability Rights Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 4, 2024 in the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (No. 24-1855).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Hamtramck Public Schools Disability Rights Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Ryan Olivia Rosenberg Kobernick (Direct: 248-542-6300); Jennifer Lossia McManus (Direct: 248-542-6300); Kassem M. Dakhlallah (Direct: 313-551-3038). For Hamtramck Public Schools: Marissa Wiesen (Direct: 517-335-7650); Ticara D. Hendley (Direct: 313-456-0280); Neil Anthony Giovanatti (Direct: 517-335-7603); Kathleen Ann Halloran (Direct: 313-456-0280). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • A.M., a Minor by Next Friend Abraham Muzib(Plaintiff - Appellee)
  • W.A., a Minor by Next Friend Nadhem Alnajar(Plaintiff - Appellee)
  • Y.A., a Minor by Next Friend Ibrahim Alzandani(Plaintiff - Appellee)
  • IBRAHIM ALZANDANI

Defendants

  • MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION(Defendant - Appellant)
  • HAMTRAMCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

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