Another official to face manslaughter charge in Flint water crisis
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A special prosecutor says he’ll add a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Michigan’s chief medical executive in a criminal investigation of the Flint water crisis.
Dr. Eden Wells was in court Monday for a key hearing on other charges. But the hearing was postponed after the announcement by Todd Flood. Wells’ lawyer couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
Five other people have been charged with involuntary manslaughter tied to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the Flint area in 2014-15. The attorney general’s office says key officials knew about a spike in Legionnaires’ but failed to tell the public until January 2016.
Some experts have blamed the outbreak on Flint’s use of the Flint River. Legionnaires’ is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria that thrive in warm water.
Brady named to Board of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Mich.
Michael G. Brady, a partner in the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has been named to the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan.
Brady joins a talented group of business and community leaders on the board, which seeks to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. From its headquarters in Detroit, JA focuses on high-impact programs that drive long-term outcomes in areas of financial literacy, career readiness and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit for students from kindergarten through high school.
Brady is a litigator who concentrates his practice on representing clients in complex business litigation, supply chain disputes and class action matters. He chairs the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and the Class Action Group, and he co-chairs the Automotive Industry Group. He serves as legal counsel to the Original Equipment Supplier Association’s CEO Council.
Brady is recognized for his litigation work by Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers and DBusiness. He is also a member and former chair of the board of trustees of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter.
Straker Bar to attend premiere of ‘Marshall’
Join the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association for the movie premiere of “Marshall” from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at AMC?Star Southfield. Cost is $25 and includes a “Taste of Soul.” Proceeds will go toward law student scholarships. Limited seating available. Purchase your tickets at https://strakerlaw.org/. For more information, email info@strakerbar.org.
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