CSX Livingston, Kentucky Train Derailment Settlement

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CSX Transportation, Inc. settled allegations that the November 22, 2023 derailment of a train it operated near the town of Livingston in Rockcastle County, Kentucky caused personal harm and property damage to people living nearby. CSX Transportation, Inc. denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A $1,500,000.00 settlement of a class action over the November 22, 2023 derailment of a CSX Transportation train near the town of Livingston in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. People who resided or owned residential real property within a three-mile radius of the derailment site may file a claim with proof of residency or ownership. The Court still has to decide whether to approve the settlement at the Final Approval Hearing on December 9, 2026.

Who can claim, how much, and by when

How much can you get?

up to $4,000.00Total fund: $1,500,000.00

When is the claim deadline?

Who is eligible?

You are a Settlement Class Member if you resided or owned residential real property on November 22, 2023, within a three-mile radius centered on the CSXT train derailment site in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

How do you get paid?

Each residential Household and property owner is eligible for a payment of up to $4,000.00, subject to an offset for monies previously received from CSXT following the Derailment. If residual monies remain in the Settlement Fund after all valid claims have been paid, each valid claim may be increased on a pro rata basis to a maximum of $6,000.00 per Household claim.

What proof do you need?

Claimants must provide proof of residency and/or real property ownership in the Class Area: a copy of a utility bill, driver’s license, lease, real property tax assessment invoice, voter registration, or similar official documentation showing the claimant’s name and the property address, submitted with a Claim Form online or by mail.

Who is administering the settlement?

Simpluris

What is the case number?

6:23-cv-00211-REW

When is the final approval hearing?

December 9, 2026

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