The suit claims Norfolk Southern violated numerous state and federal laws, including Ohio’s solid waste, air pollution, water pollution, and hazardous waste laws.
in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Ohio.
When Yost was asked for a dollar figures of the damages he was seeking, he replied, “lots – maybe lots and lots.” He said he couldn’t yet offer a specific number, though he said the cleanup will be expensive and it will take “significant dollars to put the people in East Palestine back as close as possible to the position they were before February.”
The attorney general said he met Monday with Norfolk Southern officials, who he said were highly cooperative and recognize their company’s responsibility.Tuesday, said the company is committed to creating a long-term medical compensation fund, offering “tailored protection” for people selling homes located near the crash site, and working to keep local drinking water safe.
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