By Tyler Clifford and Kanishka Singh
A federal judge on Wednesday (click here) approved a settlement worth $626 million for victims of the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan, in a case brought by tens of thousands of residents affected by the contaminated water.
"The settlement reached here is a remarkable achievement for many reasons, not the least of which is that it sets forth a comprehensive compensation program and timeline that is consistent for every qualifying participant," U.S. District Judge Judith Levy said in a 178-page order.
Earlier this year, the judge gave preliminary approval to a partial settlement of lawsuits filed by victims of the water crisis against the state....
November 28, 2021
By Isis Simpson-Mersha
Community members in Flint (click here) and surrounding areas are invited to partake in free dinners and turkey giveaways as Thanksgiving is right around the corner.
This year, Thanksgiving takes place on Thursday, Nov. 25.
Events are lined up this week and next for community members to enjoy a free hot meal, a turkey and cases of water to take home....
November 16, 2021
By Ron Fonger
Bed occupancy statistics for the Flint hospital as of Monday, Nov. 15, show Hurley is at full capacity based on the number of beds available given current staffing, according to the state of Michigan’s coronavirus dashboard for hospitals.
Hurley’s patient census includes 43 patients with COVID-19, 14 of whom are in the hospital’s intensive care unit....
By Ron Fonger
An emergency manager (click here) said no to the river after speaking to environmental regulators. An ex-Flint official said the governor’s office reversed that decision.
Flint - A virtual motion hearing (click here) in the criminal Flint water crisis case of former Gov. Rick Snyder has been rescheduled after problems with the courthouse WiFi system made it impossible for the judge to communicate with attorneys.
Flint - A virtual motion hearing (click here) in the criminal Flint water crisis case of former Gov. Rick Snyder has been rescheduled after problems with the courthouse WiFi system made it impossible for the judge to communicate with attorneys.
Genesee District Court Judge William H. Crawford adjourned the Tuesday, Oct. 26, hearing on a motion for a protective order that had been requested by attorneys for Snyder until Nov. 3.
Crawford stopped the hearing about 20 minutes after it started, while attorney Brian Lennon, who represents the former governor, was addressing the motion.
District Court Administrator Christal Jones said Tuesday that a morning power outage apparently caused the WiFi problem in the McCree Courts and Human Services Building in downtown Flint.
Snyder was one of nine current and former state and city of Flint employees charged with crimes related to the Flint water crisis in January....
