The railroad giant Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over last year’s train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The disaster led to a massive explosion and the release of toxic chemicals, including levels of dioxin hundreds of times higher than what’s considered safe. Many local residents say they fear the settlement will not come close to covering future healthcare expenses. East Palestine resident Krissy Ferguson criticized the settlement, saying, “I just feel like we’ve been victimized over and over and over again.”
Norfolk Southern Agrees to Pay $600 Million over East Palestine Derailment
HeadlineApr 10, 2024