Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600 Million Settlement for Ohio Train Derailment
Norfolk Southern, a major railway company, has announced a landmark settlement of $600 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit stemming from a train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023.The settlement, subject to approval by Judge Benita Y. Pearson of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, encompasses payments to residents and businesses residing within a 20-mile radius of the derailment site. Additionally, it addresses personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius.