-
Arbitrator: Official wrongly fired in Flint water scandal
-The only Michigan official fired in the Flint water catastrophe likely was a “public scapegoat” who lost her job because of politics, an arbitrator said in ordering $191,880 in back pay and other compensation.
00 -
How much should lawyers make in the Flint water crisis settlement?
-Residents and lawyers are arguing the merits of the proposed $641 million Flint water crisis settlement, with residents saying the fees lawyers are seeking that could amount to about 30 percent of the settlement is money that belongs to the victims and lawyers saying they’re simply asking for fair compensation.
-
‘Some crumbs’: Critics urge rejection of $641M Flint deal
-A federal judge listened Tuesday to Flint residents who were victims of the city’s lead-contaminated water, a step in determining whether she should sign off on a $641 million deal that would settle claims against the state of Michigan.
-
Dispute over Flint bone scan device heats up in water cases
-The bone scan device has been a source of controversy in a $641 million settlement with people who were exposed to lead-contaminated water in Flint.
-
Judge rejects effort to extend sign-up for Flint water cash
-U.S. District Judge Judith Levy said she won’t upset a well-publicized 60-day deadline that was baked into a settlement involving Flint, the state of Michigan, residents, and other parties.
-
More than 30,000 registrations so far in Flint water deal
-The deadline for registrations is next Monday.
-
Lawyers seeking 32% of $641M Flint tainted water settlement
-If granted, the request would total $202 million in fees and $7 million in expenses for the dozens of attorneys who made a deal with the state of Michigan, Flint, a hospital and an engineering firm.
-
Judge gives preliminary OK to $641M Flint water deal
-The settlement includes $600 million from the state of Michigan, although Flint, an area hospital and an engineering firm are also part of the agreement.
-
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterFlintGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental Justice
Q&A: How to protect against lead as Michigan waits for new water pipes
-Bridge Michigan spoke with Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha about what it will take to remove lead from our water supply and how residents can protect themselves in the process.
-
BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDetroitDrinking WaterFeature DetroitInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeMichigan cities must begin replacing lead pipes. But who has the cash?
-As utilities across the state launch into a massive lead line replacement effort expected to be paid for largely by ratepayers, they are navigating a host of challenges, from the price to replace pipes to where they’ll find enough contractors to do the work.
