Flint Water Crisis

Fieger has represented families in cases involving the Columbine school shooting and the Flint, Michigan, water crisis.

Michigan's Senate approved over $3 billion in funding to replace lead pipes and fix dams across the state. The House will likely consider the proposal in 2022.

The only person convicted over the crisis—which killed at least 12 people and made over 80 people ill—was sentenced to a year of probation, 300 hours of community service and given a $1,200 fine.

Following a recent new law allowing townships to change their names, Flint Township wants to separate itself from the city of Flint's water crisis.

The only employee fired because of lead-contaminated water flowing into Flint years ago has received a large payout for wrongful termination.

Liane Shekter Smith was the head of the state's drinking water office when Flint's water system was contaminated with lead.

Anyone affected by the Flint water crisis has to register today if they want to make a claim in the $641 million settlement.

While a plea of not guilty has been entered for Agen, he potentially faces 15 years in prison if he's found guilty of perjury.

As we self-isolate, grieve and watch the data explode, we can't help but hear the echoes of Flint, Michigan, six year later.

"The Clean Water Act is one of our most important environmental laws, and this attempt to limit its protections will threaten the drinking water for tens of millions of people."

Nick Lyon becomes highest-ranking official to face criminal charges after two men died from Legionnaires' disease during contaminated water scandal.

The award recognizes grassroots environmental efforts worldwide.

Kids in the city's schools still can't drink tap water there.

New Netflix series "Flint Town" follows the Flint Police Department, humanizing its officers, but also revealing the limitations of policing an impoverished community oppressed by government corruption.

The Flint water crisis began in 2014. Three years later, one of the state's top medical officials is charged with involuntary manslaughter.

The deal marked a major agreement to replace piping that played a significant role in the Flint water crisis.

Tests showed lead levels in the city's drinking water were 12 parts per billion (ppb) between July and December, below the federal limit of 15 ppb, Michigan officials said in a statement.

The Republican candidate was talking at a black church in Michigan.

The crisis prompted lawsuits by parents who say their children have dangerously high levels of lead in their blood.

Damages that could total hundreds of millions of dollars are sought from the French and Texas companies.

"So many things went so terribly wrong and tragically wrong in Flint," Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said.

Lawmakers ask Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy to step down.

To address tragedies like Flint, state legislatures need to invest in research universities.

Michigan's governor has borne the brunt of the blame, but there's plenty to go around.

State of emergency declared, and federal aid ordered for state and local response efforts.

The water supply in Flint, Michigan, became contaminated with lead in 2014.