Affeltranger et al v. Norfolk Southern Corporation et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

4:23-cv-00440

Court:

Ohio Northern

Nature of Suit:

P.I.: Other

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. March 07, 2023

    Car Club Owner Sues Norfolk Southern Over Ohio Derailment

    The owner of a car club near the site of the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, filed a class action lawsuit on Tuesday against the rail company, alleging that the train crash exposed residents to toxic chemicals and forced them to scatter from their properties.