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Battle Creek approves hiring outside counsel for PFAS settlement claims; public asks about costs

5107034 · June 18, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved retaining outside counsel to pursue Phase 2 PFAS public water system settlement claims. A public speaker asked how much the city will pay in outside counsel fees and whether this will affect other drinking‑water contamination claims.

The Battle Creek City Commission on June 17 approved a resolution to retain outside legal counsel to pursue claims under Phase 2 of the PFAS public water system litigation settlement.

A member of the public concerned about water contamination asked about the cost of retaining outside counsel and whether the city would pay for PFAS claims while earlier or concurrent contaminants such as TTHM (trihalomethanes) remain…

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