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Joel Rose

Norfolk Southern will pay $600 million to settle East Palestine derailment lawsuit

A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in February, 2023. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Norfolk Southern has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the railroad announced Tuesday.

The company has agreed to pay $600 million dollars as part of the settlement, but it does not admit any wrongdoing or liability for the derailment in February of 2023.

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