An engineering firm accused of contributing to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, more than 10 years ago has agreed to a $53 million civil settlement, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced on Friday.

The settlement between Veolia North America and roughly 26,000 people who said they were harmed by Flint water was filed on Friday.

An engineering company has agreed to pay $53 million to settle all remaining lawsuits that accused it of some blame for lead-contaminated water in Flint, Michigan, a decade ago.

After years of drawn-out legal battles, this settlement finally closes a chapter for Flint residents,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $53 million civil settlement resolving allegations that an engineering company contributed to the Flint Water Crisis.