Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment

Lawsuit alleges first deaths from disastrous 2023 train derailment in Ohio
A new lawsuit alleges for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment.
New lawsuit blames 7 deaths on 2023 East Palestine train derailment
On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed after a railcar's wheel bearing overheated, causing a fire. Three days later, officials conducted a "controlled release" of several tank cars that were filled with vinyl chloride, a toxic and flammable gas that can cause certain cancers, to prevent an explosion.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce settlement over train derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WXIX) - After nearly two years, Norfolk Southern Corporation and an Ohio village have reached a settlement agreement in the February 2023 train derailment. East Palestine announced it on their village website.
JD Vance vows East Palestine ‘will not be forgotten’ 2 years after disastrous train derailment
It’s been two years since disaster struck the small community of East Palestine, Ohio. Vice President JD Vance was at the East Palestine fire department to mark the anniversary of the disastrous train derailment with first responders and elected officials,
Vice President JD Vance marks 2 years since toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
Vice President JD Vance returned to East Palestine, Ohio, this week to mark two years since the toxic train derailment sent shockwaves through a small community.
Lawsuit blames deaths on Ohio train derailment as Vance says US needs 'to do better on rail safety'
A lawsuit alleging for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment was announced on Monday's second anniversary of the toxic crash near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border amid a flurry of new litigation.
New Lawsuit Alleges Locals Died As Result Of 2023 East Palestine Derailment Disaster
A new lawsuit has been filed alleging for the first time that the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment resulted in deaths, according to The Associated Press. The complaint alleges that the disaster led to seven deaths,
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East Palestine, Norfolk Southern reach $22M settlement over derailment
A settlement has been reached between Norfolk Southern and East Palestine, Ohio, after a 2023 derailment left hazardous waste ...
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East Palestine settles with Norfolk Southern: Village will receive $22 million but not the promised first responder training center
FILE - This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East ...
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Two years after train derailment and chemical disaster in East Palestine, some residents worry about liver cancer
A Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spilled chemicals, sickening residents. Now researchers are tracking the long-term health effects.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s ...
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Two years ago: East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment remembered
Two years ago, a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, led to a chemical fire and evacuation. Cleanup efforts are largely complete, but residents remain worried about long-term health ...
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East Palestine reaches settlement with Norfolk Southern over 2023 derailment
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine, Ohio ... used for priorities identified by the Village in connection with the train derailment," the a statement said. The agreement "resolved all claims ...