Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Norfolk Southern on Behalf of Everyone Living Within 30 Miles of Toxic Train Derailment

Norfolk Southern Railway Co. is being sued on behalf of all residents who live within 30 mile of East Palestine’s train station in East Palestine. The derailment of the train occurred earlier this month. “controlled burn” Many thousands of gallons of toxic chemical substances.

Johnson and Johnson have joined forces with Hagens Berman, a class-action law firm, to assert that the legal doctrine “public nuisance” This applies to the derailment of the train on February 3. The federal Environmental Protection Agency ordered the railroad to pay for cleanup. Some estimates suggest that it could cost $1 billion. Residents fear the toxins from the railroad, which includes thousands of gallons worth of vinyl chloride have polluted the environment and the air.

“All of our lawsuit’s proposed benefits would be above and beyond what the EPA would have for residents,” Hagens Berman managing partner Steve Berman told The Hill. “Additionally, we will want a say in what an effective cleanup is.”

Residents of the area affected by the train derailment  Chemical Fallout could lead to several long-term consequences Health Long-term exposure to toxic substances can cause complications, despite the fact that officials have assured the town’s safety, according to researchers at Texas A&M University (TAMU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).

Researchers from Texas A&M University and Carnegie Mellon  Friday’s EPA report showed that nine out of 50 chemicals found on the train were more than the normal levels in East Palestine. They were particularly concerned by the high levels of acrolein which has a pungent odor and is found in higher than normal amounts. “highly toxic” When inhaled, according To a Report The CDC.

According to preliminary research, the derailment was caused when a wheel bearing on the 23rd rail car of 149 was too hot. Report The National Transportation Safety Board issued this Thursday. After the derailment, the National Transportation Safety Board decided to burn more than 100 thousand gallons highly toxic chemicals. This led to concerns that the air and water around the 4,700-person town could be severely contaminated. Although it was believed that the accident was caused by a defective wheel, the NTSB report provided new details.

“Surveillance video from a local residence showed what appeared to be a wheel bearing in the final stage of overheat failure moments before the derailment,” According to the report.

Video footage Obtained The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the train had covered more than 20 miles due to the rail car axle malfunction. It appeared as though the train was on fire or shooting sparks.

Ben Zeisloft contributed this report.

Related: East Palestine Residents Could See Long-Term Health Risks From ‘Highly Toxic’ Chemicals, Analysis Says

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