Norfolk Southern Derailment Lawsuits Get Consolidated in Ohio

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and other individuals affected by a train crash and chemical spill can consolidate their 31 lawsuits against Norfolk Southern Corp., a federal judge ruled.

Dozens of suits have been filed against the rail company after its 149-car train derailed Feb. 3, releasing more than 1 million gallons of hazardous wastes, polluting waterways, and forcing the small town to evacuate. On Wednesday, Judge Benita Y. Pearson of the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio consolidated the suits brought by individuals who claimed that the toxic chemicals will have adverse effects on their ...