A lawsuit has been filed ahead of the second anniversary of the 2023 East Palestine train derailment, alleging that people died as a result of the toxic crash near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The lawsuit includes seven wrongful death claims against Norfolk Southern railroad, with one involving the tragic death of a 1-week-old baby. The lawsuit also accuses the railroad and its contractors of mishandling the cleanup process, while claiming that EPA and CDC officials failed to adequately warn residents about health risks.
The lawsuit, representing approximately 750 individuals, seeks transparency, accountability, and answers regarding the exposure and health risks faced by the community. While the lawsuit provides examples of lingering health effects on families, it does not disclose details about the deaths.
