密歇根州法院允许进行铅水诉讼,尽管自2018年以来国家一直知情,但仍拒绝延迟索赔。 A Michigan court lets lead water lawsuit proceed, rejecting delay claims despite state knowledge since 2018.

密歇根上诉法院允许提起指控国家隐藏本顿港饮用水铅污染的诉讼,驳回关于铅污染为时已晚的申诉。 A Michigan Court of Appeals has allowed a lawsuit alleging the state concealed lead contamination in Benton Harbor’s drinking water to proceed, rejecting claims that it was filed too late. 该案的起因是,尽管居民自2018年以来了解铅问题,但直到2021年,才被告知水是安全的。 The case stems from residents being told the water was safe until 2021, despite knowledge of lead issues since 2018. 另一个为城市水危机的2500万美元和解协议正在等待法院最终批准, A separate $25 million settlement for the city’s water crisis awaits final court approval, but the city’s insurer denies coverage, creating a major obstacle. 国家可向密歇根州最高法院对裁决提出上诉。 The state may appeal the ruling to the Michigan Supreme Court.