The decision opens to the doors for the next step and an opportunity for the people of Flint to collect damages.
Those who were impacted will have to offer proof -- blood work, medical bills -- and it would have to be done within a certain time.
The judge also wants to hear more from the people of Flint to find out what is needed and what can be done to ensure the money gets to those who need it most.
Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement:
Former Flint mayor Karen Weaver said the settlment is a step in the right direction, but it’s not enough.
Hank Winchester is Local 4's Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV's "Help Me Hank" Consumer Unit. He works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off metro Detroiters.
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