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[Opinion] Norfolk Southern asks for dismissal of East Palestine lawsuit

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Lawyers for the company say claims against Norfolk Southern are barred by federal law. A consolidated lawsuit was filed on behalf of about 500,000 people and businesses. They claim the railroad is liable for damaged property, health concerns and economic impact. A lawyer representing the plaintiffs called the motion routine and expects the judge will deny it.

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Norfolk Southern seeks to have lawsuits dismissed over derailment, toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio

In a motion that was filed on Friday with the US District Court in Youngstown, Ohio, Norfolk Southern made the absurd claim that they are not responsible for the derailment or obligated to pay for any of the damages caused to residents health, homes or businesses

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