The deadline to file a claim is August
22, 2024.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Kroll
Settlement Administration regarding the East Palestine Train
Derailment Settlement.
This is a reminder that the deadline to file a claim in the
$600 Million East Palestine Train
Derailment Settlement is approaching quickly. If you have not
already filed a claim in this case, the deadline to file is
August 22, 2024. Don't wait!
File your claim today. Filing a claim will allow Settlement Class
Members to receive money under the Settlement, if it is approved by
the Court.
WHO CAN FILE A CLAIM?
You are eligible to file a claim
for money if you lived, worked, owned property, or owned or
operated a business within 20 miles of the Derailment Site in
East Palestine, Ohio, from
February 3, 2023, to April 26, 2024.
A list of eligible addresses is available at
www.EastPalestineTrainSettlement.com.
WHAT CAN YOU GET?
The amount you will get will be
based on a Court-approved formula that considers a number of
factors, including geographic location, Household size, and length
of displacement.
Individuals:
- Get a potential lump sum payment of up to $70,000.
- Get additional payments in exchange for releases of past,
present, and future Personal Injury Claims.
- Get money for any extraordinary uncompensated losses or
damages. Claims for extraordinary losses or damages must be
supported by dated documentation.
- Get an additional lump sum payment for Personal Injury claims
if you lived within 10 miles of the Derailment site. Court-approved
criteria like the nature of any physical injury and resulting
medical treatment, if any, will be used to allocate funds to
Eligible Personal Injury Settlement Class Members.
Businesses:
- Get itemized compensation of actual net business losses.
HOW TO GET A PAYMENT?
If you have not already filed a
claim in this case, you must submit a valid Claim Form by
August 22 to be eligible. Claim forms
are available at www.EastPalestineTrainSettlement.com or by calling
1-833-425-3400. You can also obtain a claim form in person at the
East Palestine Settlement Center (details below).
DO YOU NEED HELP?
If you need help understanding the
Settlement benefits, completing Claim Forms, or have other
questions, please visit the settlement center:
East Palestine Settlement Center
191 E Rebecca St.
East Palestine, OH
44413.
Please be advised that scheduling an appointment is highly
recommended as walk-ins will be taken on a first-come-first-served
basis. Schedule an appointment by calling 833-425-3400.
Settlement Center Hours:
- Daily: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between
8:30 am - 6:00 pm ET
- Evening: Wednesday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
ET
- Saturday: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
ET
This is only a summary. For additional
information, visit www.EastPalestineTrainSettlement.com or
1-833-425-3400.
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SOURCE Kroll Settlement Administration