Justice Department sues Norfolk Southern over East Palestine train derailment

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, seeking to recover cleanup costs and penalties under the Clean Water Act after a train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio last month. The lawsuit accuses the railway company of prioritizing profits over safety, leading to the accident and fire that discharged toxic chemicals into the air, soil, and water. The suit seeks to hold Norfolk Southern fully accountable for jeopardizing the community's health and safety and recover damages from companies that break environmental laws.