Federal judge orders Flint residents can sue government over water crisis
A federal judge ruled that residents of Flint, Michigan who were affected by water contamination have a right to sue the US government.
Linda Parker, who serves as a judge for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan said the government is not immune from a lawsuit.Flint’s water issues arose after it was found that after switching sources from Lake Huron to the Flint River in 2014, which according to Virginia Tech researchers, is 19 times more corrosive.
This was ongoing for months, with low-level employees reporting to higher level EPA officials who failed to take action. Residents blame the EPA for mishandling the crisis, not warning residents of ongoing contamination. Plaintiffs in the case argue that the EPA failed to use its authority under the Clean Water Act to address the health risks from lead-laden water.
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