People interested in filing a claim can do so by calling 866-536-0717, texting "Flint" to 47177 or visiting www.flintwaterjustice.com. As details for filing a claim become available, they will be listed at www.flintsettlementfacts.org.
What was the settlement in the Flint water crisis?
A federal judge on Wednesday gave final approval to a $626.25-million settlement of civil claims against the state of Michigan and a handful of other parties resulting from the lead poisoning of Flint's drinking water, in what is one of the largest civil settlements in state history.
How do I file a claim with the Flint Water Court?
People interested in filing a claim can do so by calling 866-536-0717, texting "Flint" to 47177 or visiting www.flintwaterjustice.com. As details for filing a claim become available, they will be listed at www.flintsettlementfacts.org.
What are the filing hours for the Flint water crisis?
It’s also available Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Claims must be filed by May 12. The Flint water crisis started in 2014 when city leaders at the time made the switch to Flint River water.
Who's eligible for water crisis compensation in Flint?
Flint's population at the time of the water crisis was about 100,000, including up to 30,000 minors. Minors are automatically included in the compensation and technically are not considered claimants, but any adults, property owners or businesses are considered claimants. "Everyone is going to have equal access to this program," Pitt said.
What happened to Flint water supply in 2014?
If you were affected, find out below how to register before the deadline. In April 2014, Flint's water supply was switched from the city of Detroit to the Flint River. Corrosive water caused lead to leach from pipes, which contaminated the supply and poisoned Flint's residents.
When did Flint Water Treatment Plant pay bills?
They owned or lived in a residence served by the Flint Water Treatment Plant (FWTP), or were legally liable for the payment of bills for such water from April 25, 2014, to November 16, 2020. They owned or operated a business served by the FWTP, or were legally liable for the payment of bills for such water from April 25, 2014, to November 16, 2020.
What percentage of the settlement will go to children?
Most of the settlement, 79.5 percent , will go to those who were children at the time, as they are particularly vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. Eighteen percent will go towards damage to adults and property, 2 percent will go to special education, and 0.5 percent will be for loss to businesses.
How long did the Legionnaires stay in the water?
They were exposed to water from the FWTP for at least 21 days during any 30-day period, from April 25, 2014, to November 16, 2020. They were exposed to the water from the FWTP and diagnosed with Legionnaires' Disease from April 25, 2014, to December 31, 2018.
How much is the Flint water crisis settlement?
The city of Flint and two other defendants have joined a $600-million Flint water crisis settlement the State of Michigan announced in August, bringing the total value of the settlement in the lead positioning case to $641.2 million, attorneys announced late Tuesday.
Who warned Flint of the water crisis?
U.S. District Judge Judith Levy warned Flint claimants in a Thursday order against partnering with companies offering what amounts to a cash advance on their portion of the $641 million water crisis settlement.
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.
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.
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.
Is Whitmer's office fiscally prudent?
Whitmer's office is "confident that the options available to the state are fiscally prudent, and it is our intent to minimize any impact to taxpayers," Brown said.
Is a minor considered a claimant?
Minors are automatically included in the compensation and technically are not considered claimants, but any adults, property owners or businesses are considered claimants. "Everyone is going to have equal access to this program," Pitt said. "It makes no difference whether you are represented by an attorney or not. ...
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