Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over train derailment – IOTW Report

Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over train derailment

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The Ohio Attorney General’s office filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway in federal court on Tuesday, alleging that the company violated hazardous waste and water quality laws and was negligent for causing the train derailment and toxic chemical releases last month in East Palestine, Ohio. 

The lawsuit — which addresses alleged damages to the state, its economy and its natural resources — adds to the railway’s legal woes in the wake of the train derailment and subsequent release of toxic chemicals, which the complaint says included more than 1 million gallons of hazardous materials. 

The lawsuit increases pressure on Norfolk Southern and could be a legal route to address long-lasting impacts from spilled and burned chemicals in East Palestine. The suit asks the court to require that company pay for future environmental monitoring, and reimburse the state for costs associated with its response and for remediation, among other concerns.  more

3 Comments on Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over train derailment

  1. At least some part of our corrupt-as-hell government is trying to work for the good of its constituents.

    But next election, they are likely to be low on donations from any big business.

    Can’t allow this behavior without punishment…

    FJB FRINOs

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