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March 15, 2023

Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern over Toxic Train Derailment
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Ohio is suing Norfolk Southern over last month's train derailment, which
spewed toxic chemicals over the town of East Palestine. The 58-count
lawsuit refers to multiple violations of state and federal law. Ohio is
seeking damages, civil penalties and a "declaratory judgment that
Norfolk Southern is responsible." This is Ohio Attorney General Dave
Yost.

Attorney General Dave Yost: "Among the things we note in the complaint
are Norfolk and Southern's escalating accident rate. It's up 80% over 10
years. And that's a concerning number. At least 20 Norfolk and Southern
derailments since 2015 have included chemical spills."



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