Ibel et al v. Norfolk Southern Corporation, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

4:23-cv-00315

Court:

Ohio Northern

Nature of Suit:

Torts to Land

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Benita Y. Pearson

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  1. March 08, 2023

    Ohio Judge Seeks Consolidation Plan For 18 Derailment Suits

    U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson from the Northern District of Ohio on Wednesday gave counsel one week to propose a consolidation structure for 18 separate class action lawsuits brought against Norfolk Southern over the catastrophic derailment last month in East Palestine. 

  2. February 22, 2023

    Norfolk Southern Sued Over Drop In Ohio Property Values

    Property owners who live near the site of the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that caused a chemical spill and fire are suing the corporation, claiming it is liable for the diminishing value of their homes and for effects like a chemical smell in their tap water.