When do Oak Park water claims have to be filed?
However, the class members have to file their claims by January 19, 2019.
What court case is Kish v. City of Oak Park?
Kish v. City of Oak Park, Case No. 2015-149751-CZ, in Oakland County Circuit Court, State of Michigan
How much of the water settlement goes to minors?
As it stands, about 80% of the settlement will go to individuals who were minors when first exposed to contaminated water, including 65% for kids 6 and younger, 10% for children aged 7 to 11 and 5% for youth ages 12 to 17. While all minors will get a share of the settlement, some will get a greater amount depending on the extent of their injuries.
How long will the Flint water crisis settlement take?
Here's how Flint families will get paid in water crisis settlement. The process of distributing $600 million to more than 33,000 Flint water victims will likely take months to complete, and it's unlikely the money for the settlement will be available until the beginning of 2021.
What happens after a settlement is approved?
After the settlement is approved and a claims process is established, an administrator will vet claims and supporting documents, and then disperse the money to qualified individuals based on their significance of the injury and the number of people participating in the settlement. "The first step is to educate," Pitt said.
How much of the settlement will go to adults?
While all minors will get a share of the settlement, some will get a greater amount depending on the extent of their injuries. Of the remaining roughly 20% of the settlement, 15% will go to adults with injuries sustained in the crisis, 3% for adults with property damage, 0.5% for economic losses to businesses and 2% for special education services.
Is a settlement the same for all claims?
Under the agreement, not all claims will be treated the same . Payouts from the settlement will be made based on a formula that directs more money to younger claimants and to those who can prove greater injury, a formula that is expected to be outlined more clearly after the settlement is approved.
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