Berube Jr. v. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:25-cv-00061

Court:

Michigan Western

Nature of Suit:

Contract: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Robert J. Jonker

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  1. July 14, 2025

    Mich. Tribe Says Sovereign Immunity Bars Data Breach Claims

    A Michigan tribe is backing its stance in federal court to dismiss a proposed class action by a group of casino employees, arguing the workers are looking to usurp recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent in a way to all but eliminate tribal sovereignty.

  2. June 13, 2025

    Casino Workers Say Mich. Tribe Can't Exit Data Breach Suit

    A group of casino employees are fighting a motion in Michigan federal court by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to throw out a proposed class action involving a data breach, arguing that tribal sovereign immunity does not bar the lawsuit.