Norfolk Southern to settle Ohio derailment lawsuit, pay $600 million

ATLANTA, Georgia: U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern said it agreed to pay US$600 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that spilled toxic chemicals.

Court documents showed that the agreement, in principle, will cover claims from residents and businesses in the city and surrounding communities that were affected.

In a joint statement,