August 05, 2021

Federal government settles class action lawsuit over potable water on reserves

The federal government has settled a class action lawsuit over potable drinking water on reserves. The deal includes $1.5 billion to compensate more than 140,000 people who had to consume unsafe water. Stephanie Willsey is part of the legal team that worked on the deal.

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