Michigan Supreme Court declines to hear City of Flint appeal on water rate case Updated Dec 24, 2020; Posted Dec 24, 2020 The sunset casts fading light across the Flint water plant on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 in Flint. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | Mlive.com Facebook Share FLINT, MI — The Michigan Supreme Court has decided not to hear an appeal from the City of Flint in a lawsuit over claims the city improperly raised its water rates. “On order of the Court, the application for leave to appeal the April 16, 2020, judgment of the Court of Appeals is considered, and it is denied, because ...