A conference is about to begin seeking preliminary approval of a $641.2 million settlement over Flint's water crisis.
Statement from Michigan AG @DanaNessel last week:
Statement from Michigan AG @DanaNessel last week:
Judge Judith E. Levy calls the case.
"I have read more briefs than any of us care to recount."
The conference is being held on Zoom, but she says that she would recognize the attorneys' voices even if the feed cut off.
"I have read more briefs than any of us care to recount."
The conference is being held on Zoom, but she says that she would recognize the attorneys' voices even if the feed cut off.
Judge Levy emphasizes that today's proceedings cannot and will not end all litigation: "Let me be clear about this: This is a proposed partial settlement on the litigation."
Noting this settlement is far from perfect, attorney Corey Stern cites the saying: "Don't let perfect be the enemy of the good."
Sheldon Klein, representing the city of Flint, is up:
He says they were given the opportunity to buy in on a "take it or leave it basis," and that's the context in which it is proceeding.
He says they were given the opportunity to buy in on a "take it or leave it basis," and that's the context in which it is proceeding.
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