$600 Million Settlement Announced
Flint, MI – Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, in collaboration with other legal representatives and the Michigan Attorney General’s office, reached a significant $600 million settlement in the Flint Water Crisis Litigation. The settlement aims to compensate residents who were adversely affected by contaminated water supplied by the Flint Water Treatment Plant between 2014 and 2016.
Representatives from the State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (now renamed the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy), the City of Flint, and former and current governors Richard Snyder and Gretchen Whitmer, respectively, are involved in the settlement. This agreement marks a critical milestone for the citizens of Flint, providing a victims’ compensation fund for those represented by lawyers and open to any other victims who have yet to make a claim.
Flint Water Crisis Litigation
Senior Partner at Napoli Shkolnik and newly appointed Co-Liaison Counsel for the Individual Plaintiffs, Hunter J. Shkolnik, expressed the firm’s commitment to continuing their pursuit of justice. “This settlement is a major step towards obtaining justice for our clients and all the people of Flint. We encourage all unrepresented victims to contact us to assist in filing a claim for compensation,” Shkolnik said.
Napoli Shkolnik team L to R: Hunter Shkolnik, Marie Napoli, Paul Napoli. photo c/o Napoli Shkolnik.Paul J. Napoli, also a senior partner at the firm, highlighted the enduring impact of the crisis on the community. “The Flint community, especially the children, have suffered significantly. This settlement is just the beginning of the healing and support process for this important community,” he noted.
The legal team, including experienced attorneys and support staff like Paul Napoli, J.D. Simpson, Executive Director Hill Harper, Partner Louise Caro, Associate Patrick Lanciotti, and Paralegal Delna Kermani, will continue to represent the Flint residents against other defendants such as Veolia North America, Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which they claim have significant liability in causing and prolonging the crisis.
The Flint Water Crisis has been a devastating issue for the community, leading to widespread health and developmental challenges among residents. The settlement provides a beacon of hope for many, signaling the start of a long-awaited recovery process.
About Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is a national litigation firm specializing in representing individuals in complex legal battles, including environmental disasters, aviation accidents, and serious personal injuries. With principal offices in New York City and multiple locations across the United States, the firm is dedicated to advocating for those affected by negligence and misconduct.
