Judge Gives Final Nod to $626 Million Flint Water Settlement

A $626 million partial settlement reached in lawsuits filed over the contamination of drinking water in Flint, Mich., received final approval by a federal judge in the state.

The settlement resolves thousands of claims brought on behalf of Flint residents who drank lead-tainted water after resources were switched to untreated river water in 2014. Michigan plans to sell bonds to finance its part of the settlement, which is one of the largest in the state’s history.

“The settlement reached here is a remarkable achievement for many reasons,” wrote Eastern District of Michigan Judge Judith E. Levy.

The settlement categories include ...