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SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Norfolk Southern Corporation - NSC

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NSC).

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  • NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NSC).
  • Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext.
  • The investigation concerns whether Norfolk Southern and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Fox, Norfolk Southern, Charles River, and CCSI and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

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  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • In November and December of 2020, Fox News broadcasted reports stating that the U.S. election was rigged.
  • Fox News specifically called out Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, voting technology and software companies, for their alleged involvement in rigging the election.
  • On this news, shares of Charles River fell by as much as 15% in intraday trading on the same day.

Norfolk Southern announces six-point safety plan

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety of its operations.

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  • ATLANTA, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety of its operations.
  • Norfolk Southern is evaluating the distance between hot bearing detectors, which currently averages 13.9 miles on its core network.
  • Norfolk Southern is working with manufacturers to accelerate the testing and deployment of safety technology on its network that can scan a greater cross-section of a railcar's bearings and wheels.
  • In addition to enhancing its use of hot bearing detectors, Norfolk Southern will immediately accelerate the deployment of acoustic bearing detectors, which play a different role in its safety inspection program.

Hardwood Industry Leaders Come Together to Educate on Consumer Safety and the Environment

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardwood industry leaders have issued statements touting the benefits of real wood products over highly processed, wood-look alternatives.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardwood industry leaders have issued statements touting the benefits of real wood products over highly processed, wood-look alternatives.
  • The statements come in response to the recent train derailment and chemical spill that took place in East Palestine, Ohio.
  • The unfortunate incident raised questions about the effects of chemicals—and the products made from them—in relation to our health and environment.
  • "Hardwood trees are an agricultural crop, just like corn or soy beans," says Dallin Brooks, executive director of the National Hardwood Lumber Association.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Norfolk Southern Corporation - NSC

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NSC).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Norfolk Southern Corporation (“Norfolk Southern” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NSC).
  • Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext.
  • The investigation concerns whether Norfolk Southern and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.

BetterCaths Coalition Assists Rep. Josh Turek in Designing Better Caths for Iowa Act to Remove Harmful Phthalate Chemical DEHP From Urological Catheters

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Sunday, February 26, 2023
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The Better Caths for Iowa Act is the first piece of legislation in the country that aims to lower the bladder cancer mortality rate for people whose lives depend on using urological catheters.

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  • The Better Caths for Iowa Act is the first piece of legislation in the country that aims to lower the bladder cancer mortality rate for people whose lives depend on using urological catheters.
  • It also protects Iowa Medicaid patients from daily exposure to the toxic chemical (DEHP) in some commonly-used urinary catheters.
  • The BetterCaths for Iowa Act places an immediate ban on Iowa Medicaid reimbursement of catheters that have known carcinogen warning labels.
  • It also requires Iowa Medicaid to review the historical bladder cancer rate and correlating brands of catheters used by their patients.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating Credit Acceptance, Northrop, and Norfolk Southern and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, February 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC).

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC).
  • Our investigations concern whether these companies have violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • Additional information about each case can be found at the link provided.
  • The CFPB stated Credit Acceptance violated New York usury laws on interest-rate limits and other consumers and investor-protection laws.

East Palestine, Ohio Residents Sue Norfolk Southern Corp. for Train Derailment and Pollution, Hagens Berman Attorneys Allege Negligence and Reckless Indifference, Seek Injunctive Relief and Oversight of Safety and Compliance Programs

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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It seeks to recover damages on behalf of all injured businesses and residents/individuals located within 30 miles of the derailment.

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  • It seeks to recover damages on behalf of all injured businesses and residents/individuals located within 30 miles of the derailment.
  • The lawsuit also requests injunctive relief in the form of oversight to Norfolk Southern’s safety and compliance programs.
  • If you live in or near East Palestine and have been affected by the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment and subsequent chemical pollution, find out your rights.
  • Find out more about the case against Norfolk Southern for the Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. Files Class Action Lawsuit for Ohio Train Derailment Victims

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. has joined several other law firms to file a class action lawsuit on behalf of the families affected by the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. On February 3rd, 2023, a train carrying numerous toxic chemicals derailed, prompting an evacuation of the immediate area. Clean-up crews decided to burn the vinyl chloride that spilled from five tankers to prevent it from exploding. However, the toxic cloud caused by the burn might have been even more hazardous.

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  • has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of the families affected by the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where toxic chemicals have potentially caused widespread environmental harm.
  • has joined several other law firms to file a class action lawsuit on behalf of the families affected by the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
  • The class action lawsuit filed by Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C.
  • Anyone who has been affected by the East Palestine train derailment disaster is encouraged to contact Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C.

Lieff Cabraser, Peiffer Wolf, and Meyer Wilson file federal class action against Norfolk Southern over February 3, 2023 Train Derailment and Massive Toxic Discharge

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Norfolk Southern failed to immediately report the train wreck as required by law, and did not contact authorities until nearly two hours after the initial derailment, wreck, and toxic discharge.

Key Points: 
  • Norfolk Southern failed to immediately report the train wreck as required by law, and did not contact authorities until nearly two hours after the initial derailment, wreck, and toxic discharge.
  • This led Norfolk Southern to “vent and burn” vinyl chloride, a powerful cancer-causing gas, from five railcars.
  • Plaintiffs and Class members continue to live in the shadow of the toxic train wreck and toxic burn.
  • “Norfolk Southern failed in its responsibilities to the community both before, during, and after the derailment and spill.