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Brenda Tracy Sues UWM CEO for Harassment Case Interference

4/15/2026

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Brenda Tracy, a sexual assault prevention advocate, filed a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia, CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, alleging interference in the investigation of her harassment complaint against former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker.
The suit claims Ishbia used his influence to monitor the investigation and that David Zacks, United Wholesale Mortgage's former general counsel, received confidential communications.
Tracy seeks over $25,000, and UWM calls the suit unfounded.

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Brenda Tracy, a sexual assault prevention advocate, filed a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia, CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, alleging interference in the investigation of her harassment complaint against former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker.
The suit claims Ishbia used his influence to monitor the investigation and that David Zacks, United Wholesale Mortgage's former general counsel, received confidential communications.
Tracy seeks over $25,000, and UWM calls the suit unfounded.