EAST PALESTINE
Train Derailment Settlement
The Claim Deadline is August 22, 2024. All Direct Payment, Personal Injury and Business Loss claims must be filed by the Claim Deadline. If your Household filed a Direct Claim but overlooked the Personal Injury Payment for any Household members, the Household members can still elect to participate and receive a Personal Injury Payment. The Settlement assumes that everyone physically present within 10 miles of the derailment is qualified to receive an additional payment for personal injury in exchange for a release of these claims. Contact the Settlement Administrator, or visit the East Palestine Settlement Center for more information.
ABOUT THE LAWSUIT
Residents, property owners, and businesses located within 20 miles of the Derailment Site in East Palestine, Ohio sued, among others, Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company for losses suffered from the Norfolk Southern train Derailment that occurred on February 3, 2023, including the controlled “vent and burn” of five railcars that occurred on February 6, 2023 (collectively, the "Incident").
Capitalized terms on this website have the definition provided in the Settlement Agreement.
WHO IS INCLUDED?
You are included as a Settlement Class Member if you lived, worked, owned property, or owned or operated a business within 20 miles of the Derailment Site from February 3, 2023 to April 26, 2024.
WHAT CAN YOU GET?
The Settlement provides $600 million to pay valid Claims. The amount you are eligible to receive from the Settlement may depend on, among other things:
- Where you live
- Household size
- Acreage
- Length of displacement
- Property damage
Compensation based on Exposure or Personal Injury.
FILE A CLAIM
You must file a Claim by August 22, 2024 to be eligible to receive benefits from this Settlement.
Select the forms that apply to you:
DO YOU NEED TO HIRE A LAWYER?
No, you do not need to hire a lawyer. The Court appointed the following lawyers to represent you and the other Settlement Class Members: Seth A. Katz of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.; M. Elizabeth Graham of Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.; and Jayne Conroy of Simmons Hanly Conroy. The Court also appointed T. Michael Morgan of Morgan & Morgan, P.A. as a Co-Lead Counsel.WHAT CAN YOU GET?
Your legal rights are affected by this Settlement whether you act or not.- Submit a Claim by August 22, 2024
- Submit an Objection by July 1, 2024
- Request to be Excluded by July 1, 2024
Visit the FAQ page for more details.
DO YOU NEED HELP?
VISIT THE EAST PALESTINE SETTLEMENT CENTER
The East Palestine Settlement Center has been established to assist in the process of submitting Claims.
Schedule your appointment:
To schedule an appointment for assistance with your Claim, please call 833-425-3400. Please be advised scheduling an appointment is highly recommended as walk-ins will be taken on a first come first serve basis.
Location:
East Palestine Settlement Center
191 E Rebecca St.
East Palestine, OH 44413
Hours:
Open Daily:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ET
Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm ET
Evenings:
Wednesday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm ET
In recognition of the July 4th holiday, the Settlement Center will be opened Wednesday July 3rd from 8:30am - 3:30pm and closed July 4th and July 5th.
ATTEND A COMMUNITY MEETING
Community meetings will be scheduled soon. Please check back for meeting dates and locations.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, please contact the Settlement Administrator.
By Phone:
1-833-425-3400
By Email:
This email address should not be used to send Claim Forms, Personal Injury Releases or supporting claim documentation. Please contact the Settlement Administrator for alternative delivery options, or mail the materials to:
In re: East Palestine Train Derailment Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324.