Waid et al v. Snyder et al

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Case Number:

5:16-cv-10444

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Court:

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Judith E. Levy

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  4. November 08, 2024

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  10. June 06, 2024

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    A Michigan federal judge on Thursday gave initial approval for a $25 million settlement between a class of Flint adults and businesses and a water engineering company accused of prolonging the town's water crisis, calling the deal fair and an opportunity to avoid years of "exhausting" litigation.