Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern over toxic Ohio derailment
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-31 10:36:59
Summary
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern for alleged Clean Water Act violations that occurred during a train derailment in Ohio last month. The lawsuit seeks "injunctive relief, cost recovery, and civil penalties" for the alleged violations. The state of Ohio has also sued the company over environmental impacts of the derailment. Norfolk Southern has been in hot water with state and federal officials concerning environmental implications of the derailment, and residents have complained of illnesses. Three senators have introduced a new rail safety bill in light of the derailment.
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