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flag East Palestine residents dismissed from 2023 derailment lawsuit; Norfolk Southern remains lead defendant.

flag The East Palestine school district, county commissioners, police and fire departments, health district, and two environmental firms have been dismissed from a lawsuit over the 2023 East Palestine train derailment. flag The case, now in Columbiana County, includes over 800 plaintiffs and names Norfolk Southern as the lead defendant. flag Retired judge Richard J. McMonagle was appointed as visiting judge after two local judges recused themselves. flag The lawsuit alleges negligence, wrongful death, and other damages, with seven individuals named as victims. flag Some plaintiffs opted out of a prior federal settlement. flag Norfolk Southern’s attorney requested a status conference on October 3, suggesting a possible venue change, but no action has been taken.

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