BREAKING: Class-Action Lawsuit Filed By Residents Against Norfolk Southern

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” Of thousands of gallons toxic chemicals.

Johnson and Johnson joined Hagens Berman, the class-action law company Hagens Berman in claiming that the legal doctrine “public nuisance” In the case of the train’s February 3 derailment, this applies. 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 in the affected areas train derailment  chemical Long-term effects of fallout could include a variety of health risks 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, 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 Thursday’s announcement was made by the National Transportation Safety Board. Following the derailment, it was decided to set fire to more than 100 000 gallons of toxic chemicals. This raised concerns about the contamination of the air and water surrounding the town of 4,700. 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 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette revealed that the train had traveled over 20 miles using the defective rail car axle. This appeared to have caused the train to catch fire or shoot 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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