Canada - Cranbrook settling fluoride lawsuit

By Arne Petryshen - Cranbrook Daily Townsman
Published: November 18, 2013 8:35 AM
Updated: November 18, 2013 8:35 AM

The City of Cranbrook  is in the process of settling a lawsuit regarding the fluoridation of Cranbrook's drinking water. While the city couldn't comment on the details as it is a legal matter being dealt with by the city's legal counsel, the city could confirm that a settlement was in the works.

Kevin Millership first brought the class action lawsuit forward in August. The suit sought damages for fluorosis caused by the city's fluoridation program that's been in place since 1967.

"The City of Cranbrook, through our legal counsel, is in discussion with Mr. Millership regarding his legal action and we are working together to come to a settlement," said Chris Zettel, the city's corporate communication officer.

Millership said that he has asked the city to hold a referendum in November 2014, with a process of education and consultation leading up to the referendum.

The city couldn't confirm whether the settlement included those stipulations or not....