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DETROIT — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint’s lead-contaminated water.

Jurors were unable to decide whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint's water crisis.

Lawyers for four children who brought the case pushed for deliberations to continue, but the presiding judge said jurors were sincere in their unsuccessful attempts to arrive at a unanimous verdict.

A judge has declared a mistrial in a dispute over partial liability for Flint, Michigans lead-contaminated water

A judge declared a mistrial after jurors said they couldn't reach a verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint's lead-contaminated water.

The case involved damage claims on behalf of four children exposed to Flint’s lead tainted drinking water. The lawsuit their families brought targeted two engineering firms hired as consultants on Flint’s water system.

A judge declared a mistrial after jurors said they couldnt reach a verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flints lead-contaminated water.

Corey Stern, an attorney for the children, said he was only one juror shy from winning the case. The lack of a verdict means a trial can be held again with a different jury.

The case involved damage claims on behalf of four children exposed to Flint’s lead tainted drinking water. The lawsuit their families brought targeted two engineering firms hired as consultants on Flint’s water system.

A judge declared a mistrial after jurors said they couldnt reach a verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flints lead-contaminated water.