US Department of Justice sues Norfolk Southern over Ohio train derailment
by Guardian staff and agencies from on (#6AC6C)
Lawsuit reportedly seeks damages for alleged Clean Water Act violations following crash of train carrying hazardous materials
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against freight train giant Norfolk Southern over its 3 February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, seeking to ensure the company pays the full cost of cleanup and any long-term effects.
The lawsuit filed in the US district court in Ohio on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks penalties and injunctive relief for the unlawful discharge of pollutants under the Clean Water Act and an order addressing liability for past and future costs.
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