Ohio files lawsuit against Norfolk Southern for East Palestine train derailment.

Ohio has filed a 58-count lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over the derailment of a train carrying toxic materials in East Palestine last month. The state is seeking damages, civil penalties, and a "declaratory judgement that Norfolk Southern is responsible." The lawsuit alleges several violations of state and federal law pertaining to hazardous waste, water pollution, air pollution, and common law negligence, among others. The state's complaint asks for minimum federal damages of $75,000 "as a formality" but notes "the damages will far exceed that minimum as the situation in East Palestine continues to unfold."