US EditionIs Norfolk Southern 'making it right' after Ohio derailment? New lawsuit adds to doubts
- Norfolk Southern pledged to 'make it right' after a February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that released toxic chemicals and forced evacuations.
- The derailment caused widespread health concerns, community division, stalled projects, withheld class-action payments due to appeals, and growing frustration among residents.
- Key community promises, including a $25 million park renovation and a $30 million wellness center, face delays, with some residents and officials accusing Norfolk Southern of breaking agreements.
- The school district filed a lawsuit alleging Norfolk Southern owes over $30 million for unmet costs, citing more than 200 students transferring and revenue losses exceeding $1 million.
- Despite Norfolk Southern's statements about commitment and $115 million spent on recovery, constant disputes and lawsuits suggest ongoing challenges in fully addressing East Palestine's recovery needs.
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East Palestine Schools Sue Norfolk Southern for $30 Million
by JD Davidson Citing broken promises and unpaid response costs, the East Palestine City District Board of Education sued Norfolk Southern on Wednesday. The board’s lawsuit wants $30 million to recover losses it says it incurred as a result of the Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment that led to a toxic chemical burn and economic and environmental concerns across two states. “This disaster upended our students’ lives,” East Palestine Superintendent …
East Palestine schools sue Norfolk Southern, alleging rail company owes $30M over derailment
CLEVELAND, Ohio— East Palestine school officials on Wednesday sued Norfolk Southern, alleging the rail company owes the school district more than $30 million over the 2023 train derailment disaster.
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East Palestine schools sue Norfolk Southern for $30M
(The Center Square) – Citing broken promises and unpaid response costs, the East Palestine City District Board of Education sued Norfolk Southern on Wednesday.
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