Energy and Environment

Flint residents want $220 million from EPA

By Kyle Feldscher
Published April 26, 2016 3:35pm ET
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Flint residents want $220 million from EPA
"The EPA heard the alarm bell loud and clear but chose to ignore the profound environmental and public health issues brought to its attention in the early stages of this disaster," said Michael Pitt, an attorney representing 513 Flint water users. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File) | Carlos Osorio

More than 500 Flint, Mich., residents have filed a negligence claim against the Environmental Protection Agency for the lead-contaminated water in their city.

Michael Pitt, an attorney representing 513 Flint water users, brought the claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act. If denied, the complaint would serve as the basis for a lawsuit against the EPA.

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