22 out of nearly 2,000 East Palestine, Ohio households opted out of a $600 million class action settlement for last year's train derailment, which spilled hazardous chemicals.

Few residents in East Palestine, Ohio opted out of a $600 million class action settlement offered by Norfolk Southern following last year's train derailment. Lawyers reported that only 22 of nearly 2,000 households in the affected area opted out before the July 1 deadline. The settlement aims to remedy damages caused by the derailment, which spilled hazardous chemicals from tank cars.

July 16, 2024
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