COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Jacob Cook, a corrections officer at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the prison, alleging retaliation for reporting misconduct. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, claims Cook faced harassment and adverse employment actions after exposing issues within the facility, which houses approximately 1,400 male inmates.
According to court documents, Cook raised concerns about practices that potentially violated Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) policies or state regulations. He alleges that instead of addressing his reports, prison officials targeted him with disciplinary measures, creating a hostile work environment. Specific details of the misconduct Cook reported remain undisclosed due to the ongoing nature of the case.
The MDOC has not commented publicly, citing the active litigation. No court date has been announced, but the case could prompt further scrutiny of Lakeland’s operations and MDOC’s handling of internal complaints.
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