FLINT, Mich. – The Flint City Council early Tuesday signed off on its portion of a $641 million settlement with residents who were exposed to lead-tainted water.The city's insurer would kick in $20 million as part of a sweeping deal to settle lawsuits against Flint, the state of Michigan and other parties.
Facing a Dec. 31 deadline, the council approved its stake after an hourslong meeting that raised concerns about whether residents were getting shortchanged, MLive.com reported.“It’s something.
It’s better than nothing," council President Kate Fields said, adding that she hopes a judge looks at a second resolution approved by the council that questions the claims process and the state's share of the agreement.