Judge OKs $600 Million Norfolk Southern Settlement Agreement
September 26, 2024 9:25AM EDT
A woman raises her hand with a question during a town hall meeting at East Palestine High School in East Palestine, Ohio, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The meeting was held to answer questions about the ongoing cleanup from the derailment on Feb, 3, of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous material. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The $600 million settlement of the East Palestine train derailment lawsuits filed against Norfolk Southern was finalized Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson in Youngstown.
Over 55,000 claims were made within 20 miles of the derailment.
Some people not happy with the settlement protested outside the courthouse.
Some complained attorneys fees were 27-percent of the settlement amount.
And others wanted more time to consider whether or not to file a claim.
The initial settlement agreement came in April.