East Palestine City School District Board of Education v. Norfolk Southern Corporation, et al.

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Case overview

Case Number:

4:25-cv-00862

Court:

Ohio Northern

Nature of Suit:

Torts to Land

Judge:

David A. Ruiz

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  1. October 13, 2026

    Norfolk Southern Wants Out Of East Palestine Derailment Suit

    Norfolk Southern Corp. is asking an Ohio federal judge to throw out the East Palestine City School District Board of Education's latest complaint over the 2023 train derailment, saying the claims that the derailment cost the board tax money cannot stand up to court standards.

  2. April 30, 2025

    Schools Say Norfolk Southern Ducked Postderailment Pledge

    The school district for East Palestine, Ohio, filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Norfolk Southern, claiming the railroad hasn't made good on its promises to help the district recover after a fiery derailment shook the town in 2023.