Counsel Argues Against Releasing Derailment Claimants from Deal
In East Palestine, attorneys representing residents who helped broker a $600 million class action settlement with Norfolk Southern last year have joined the railroad in arguing against a request from over 100 residents to be released from the agreement.
Residents unhappy with the deal have accused class counsel of fraud and concealing the true extent of contamination from chemicals spilled during the 2023 train derailment.
Residents accused class counsel of fraud and concealing the true extent of contamination.
A motion was filed in Youngstown's US District Court, citing these concerns and requesting to be let out of the agreement.
Author's summary: Counsel opposes releasing claimants from a $600 million settlement deal.