State AG Database – Environmental Justice

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The following is a list of major actions taken by State attorneys general to address environmental injustice within their jurisdictions:


Lawsuits v. Other Public Entities

Flint Water Crisis Investigation (2016): Michigan AG launched investigation to determine criminal and civil liability for violations of state law that caused or contributed to the Flint Water Crisis.


Lawsuits v. Private Actors

Flint Water Crisis Investigation (2016): Michigan AG launched investigation to determine criminal and civil liability for violations of state law that caused or contributed to the Flint Water Crisis.

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality v. Michigan Waste Energy, Inc. and Detroit Renewable Power (2014): Michigan AG brought enforcement action against waste management companies to reduce foul odor emanating from the United States’ largest waste incineration facility.


Criminal Cases

Flint Water Crisis Investigation (2016): Michigan AG launched investigation to determine criminal and civil liability for violations of state law that caused or contributed to the Flint Water Crisis.