Atkinson et al v. Norfolk Southern Corporation et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

4:23-cv-00363

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 24, 2023

    Youngstown Couple Sue Norfolk Southern Over Derailment

    Two Youngstown, Ohio, residents brought a potential class action against Norfolk Southern on Thursday, joining a bevy of lawsuits in the aftermath of the train derailment in East Palestine that caused a spill of hazardous chemicals and a controlled burn that spread smoke as far as 20 miles.