East Palestine derailment settlement facing fraud allegations

East Palestine derailment settlement facing fraud allegations

U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson set a Friday, October 10, deadline for the central parties to respond.

Friday, October 3rd 2025, 11:26 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
East Palestine town hall tonight for residents awaiting derailment settlement

East Palestine town hall tonight for residents awaiting derailment settlement

Residents of East Palestine are set to meet with lawyers tonight to discuss delayed settlement payments from the 2023 train derailment.

Monday, September 22nd 2025, 5:46 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Whistleblowers say FEMA report cited unmet needs after East Palestine derailment

Whistleblowers say FEMA report cited unmet needs after East Palestine derailment

A whistleblower organization is reporting that an internal report from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows a range of unmet medical, economic, and infrastructure needs in East Palestine, after the Norfolk Southern train derailment

Monday, August 25th 2025, 6:37 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Whistleblowers claim EPA tracked East Palestine residents after derailment

Whistleblowers claim EPA tracked East Palestine residents after derailment

An EPA spokesperson, in a statement attributed to the Trump Administration, said the emails in question are from 2023 during the Biden administration.

Wednesday, August 20th 2025, 6:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern reports end is near for East Palestine cleanup

Norfolk Southern reports end is near for East Palestine cleanup

Norfolk Southern says it is approaching the end of its cleanup and restoration work at the site of the February 2024 train derailment and chemical spill, according to a recent company update.

Wednesday, August 6th 2025, 5:59 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern confirms merger talks with Union Pacific

Norfolk Southern confirms merger talks with Union Pacific

It was a Norfolk Southern train involved in a fiery derailment and chemical spill in February 2023 in East Palestine, which continues to be subject to litigation today.

Thursday, July 24th 2025, 9:51 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Lawsuit seeking $250K blames Norfolk Southern derailment for death of woman

Lawsuit seeking $250K blames Norfolk Southern derailment for death of woman

The complaint states Cheryl Roush's breathing was significantly affected by exposure to the airborne contaminants, leading to her death.

Tuesday, July 22nd 2025, 4:52 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
After rejecting Norfolk Southern's settlement offer, eight sue railroad over East Palestine derailment

After rejecting Norfolk Southern's settlement offer, eight sue railroad over East Palestine derailment

Eight residents of East Palestine and nearby areas who opted out of the $600 million Norfolk Southern derailment settlement have filed a lawsuit against the railroad, seeking damages for the train derailment.

Thursday, July 17th 2025, 4:53 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern submits final stream cleanup plan to EPA

Norfolk Southern submits final stream cleanup plan to EPA

Norfolk Southern says it has submitted a final work plan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlining its strategy to address remaining contamination in local streams following the February 2023 train derailment.

Monday, July 7th 2025, 6:19 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Norfolk Southern seeks to dismiss parts of East Palestine School lawsuit

Norfolk Southern seeks to dismiss parts of East Palestine School lawsuit

Norfolk Southern has asked a federal court to dismiss several claims made by the East Palestine City School District in a lawsuit stemming from the February 2023 train derailment.

Monday, July 7th 2025, 5:50 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Judge rejects Kroll's attempt to explain after removal from East Palestine settlement case

Judge rejects Kroll's attempt to explain after removal from East Palestine settlement case

Judge Pearson removed Kroll's proposed explanation from the court file, calling it "unnecessary."

Thursday, June 26th 2025, 8:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
New infrastructure report uses East Palestine derailment to highlight railroad safety risks

New infrastructure report uses East Palestine derailment to highlight railroad safety risks

A comprehensive report on Ohio’s infrastructure reflects findings laid out in ASCE’s national report card, exposing how fragile rail safety systems can be. It states that incidents like 2023’s East Palestine train derailment raise concerns.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 1:11 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
E. Palestine derailment payments paused until alleged miscalculations are reviewed

E. Palestine derailment payments paused until alleged miscalculations are reviewed

Residents in East Palestine said they were promised settlement payments following the train derailment, but many still haven't received a dime and now, they're left with more questions.

Thursday, June 12th 2025, 7:03 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
East Palestine derailment victim lawyers 'devastated' as settlement administrator replaced

East Palestine derailment victim lawyers 'devastated' as settlement administrator replaced

"We are devastated that our hard work to achieve a $600M settlement remains unfulfilled," the attorneys said in a joint statement.

Thursday, June 12th 2025, 6:38 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
EPA: Whistleblower complaint about air monitor delay for East Palestine burn unfounded

EPA: Whistleblower complaint about air monitor delay for East Palestine burn unfounded

The EPA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its findings after a review following a complaint that the aircraft was not deployed according to standard practice.

Tuesday, June 3rd 2025, 11:01 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Musician begins non-profit to provide aid to East Palestine community

Musician begins non-profit to provide aid to East Palestine community

So far, Stout estimates he's raised around $6,500 to help families make ends meet, and written two songs to raise awareness and support for the village of East Palestine.

Friday, May 2nd 2025, 4:54 PM EDT
Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in East Palestine derailment

Jury decides Norfolk Southern should pay for the $600 million settlement in East Palestine derailment

The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won't have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents.

Thursday, April 24th 2025, 6:08 AM EDT
Jury deliberates railroad's bid to have railcar company share cost of $600M East Palestine derailment settlement

Jury deliberates railroad's bid to have railcar company share cost of $600M East Palestine derailment settlement

The jury is tasked with deciding whether GATX Corporation should bear some of the financial responsibility for the settlement.

Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, 4:51 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment

Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment

The railroad filed the motion that is set to go to trial starting Monday.

Monday, March 31st 2025, 4:36 AM EDT
Chemicals found in East End of East Palestine cleanup site

Chemicals found in East End of East Palestine cleanup site

According to the update, Norfolk Southern - under EPA oversite - found low levels of 2-butoxyethanol and other chemicals.

Saturday, February 22nd 2025, 12:14 PM EST