The Flint water crisis has been in the news since it began in 2014 when the city of Flint switched its water supply, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Instead of continuing to use Detroit’s water system, the city began sourcing water from the Flint River in order to save money.
The Class is made up of individuals who used, were exposed to, or paid for water from the Flint Water Treatment Plant (at 4500 Dort Highway, Flint, Michigan 48506), during the period of April 25, 2014, to Nov. 16, 2020.
Date Initiated: 01/21/2021
The Class is made up of individuals who used, were exposed to, or paid for water from the Flint Water Treatment Plant (at 4500 Dort Highway, Flint, Michigan 48506), during the period of April 25, 2014, to Nov. 16, 2020.
In re: Flint Water Cases, Case No. 5:16-cv-10444 in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
The Flint water crisis has been in the news since it began in 2014 when the city of Flint switched its water supply, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Instead of continuing to use Detroit’s water system, the city began sourcing water from the Flint River in order to save money.
Unfortunately, due to inadequate water treatment and poor testing, this shift caused 18 months of exposure to contaminants such as lead. Flint residents — especially children living in the city — suffered from serious health issues such as elevated blood lead levels, skin rashes, hair loss, and more.
The Class is made up of individuals who used, were exposed to, or paid for water from the Flint Water Treatment Plant (at 4500 Dort Highway, Flint, Michigan 48506), during the period of April 25, 2014, to Nov. 16, 2020.
Date Initiated: 01/21/2021
The Court preliminarily approved this settlement Jan. 21, 2021.
Class Members can recover a cash payment from the Flint water settlement. The settlement grid provides detailed information about claim levels and which claimants are eligible for higher payments.
Each claimant category requires different proof.
For example, Category 1 minor child claimants include children who were 6 years of age or younger when they were first exposed to Flint water and who were found to have elevated blood level tests. Proof for these claimants includes a blood lead test and bone lead test.
According to the Flint water settlement website, claim amounts will be determined based on a review of each claimant’s situation and possible appeals. Although this process will take a significant amount of time, payments may be issued as soon as the end of 2022.
In order to submit a claim, Class Members must fill out a claim form, declaration of proof of exposure, lien questionnaire, release, signature attestation form, and business forms (if applicable).
The deadline to file a claim with the Flint Water class action settlement is May 12, 2022.
