Mozuch Et Al. V. Norfolk Southern Corporation Et Al.
This legal case involves a train derailment that resulted in the release of hazardous chemicals, causing personal injury, property damage, economic loss, and environmental pollution. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for damages caused by the defendants' failure to uphold their duty of care, including inadequate safety procedures, insufficient inspections of their railway and railcars, and failure to prevent mechanical malfunctions. The lawsuit also includes claims of strict liability, public and private nuisance, and violation of federal and state laws and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous and toxic chemicals by train. The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and a medical monitoring program for the class of plaintiffs who have been exposed to toxic chemicals. They are also requesting a trial by jury on all issues.
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