Autism Society of Michigan files lawsuit against school district following death of student

(Parchment, May 2, 2005, 6:05 p.m.) It has been almost two years since an autistic teenager died after being restrained at Parchment High School.

The mother of 15-year-old Michael Renner Lewis III has already filed a civil lawsuit against the school district. On Monday, the Autism Society of Michigan says it is also taking action in federal court in hopes of forcing the school district to change its policies.

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