Norfolk Southern Settles for $600 Million Over Ohio Derailment

The settlement aims to compensate affected residents and businesses without admitting liability.

Norfolk Southern agrees to a $600 million settlement for the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, covering class-action and personal injury claims within specific radii of the incident site.
The settlement, still pending court approval, aims to address the fallout from the February 2023 derailment that released hazardous materials and caused widespread concern.
Residents and businesses within the affected area can use the settlement funds for various needs, including health care, property restoration, and business loss compensation.
The agreement does not include an admission of liability, wrongdoing, or fault by Norfolk Southern.
The company has already committed over $1.1 billion in response to the derailment, including community assistance and infrastructure upgrades.