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Court-appointed class counsel for the East Palestine Norfolk Southern train derailment settlement announced the transfer of claims administration from Kroll Settlement Administration, LLC to Epiq. The June 24, 2025 appeal deadline for rejected claims was temporarily suspended, with Epiq now managing the process. The settlement addresses environmental and personal injury claims for residents impacted by the derailment, with compensation varying based on proximity and losses.

centralillinoisproud.com

First responders in East Palestine, Ohio, were denied personal injury claims under a $600 million settlement between Norfolk Southern and residents affected by a 2023 train derailment. The denials cited a 10-mile distance requirement from the incident site, despite evidence of exposure. The settlement administrator, Kroll, faced legal scrutiny for miscalculations, and a new administrator, Epiq, now handles appeals. Denial letters excluded firefighters, residents, and others who provided documentation, sparking criticism over fairness and process transparency.

mariettatimes.com

Mastercard has agreed to a £200 million settlement for millions of UK customers affected by alleged overcharging through card payment fees. However, payouts are delayed due to a legal challenge by Innsworth, a claims-funding firm, which is contesting the distribution of funds. The settlement, approved in May, could result in compensation of up to £70 per eligible customer, but the process is delayed as Innsworth seeks a larger share of the funds. A claims portal managed by Epiq is expected to launch, allowing customers to apply for compensation based on specific eligibility criteria.

thesun.co.uk

First responders involved in the 2023 East Palestine train derailment were denied personal injury claims under a $600 million settlement with Norfolk Southern, citing a 10-mile proximity rule. The dispute highlights issues with the settlement administrator, Kroll, which was replaced by Epiq after miscalculations, leaving claimants without clear appeal processes.

morningjournalnews.com

Federal Judge Benita Pearson ordered the removal of Kroll as the settlement administrator for a $600 million class action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, citing its failure to properly administer the settlement. Epiq was appointed as the substitute administrator after Kroll's miscalculations in distributing personal injury payments and delays in processing claims, leading to disputes over payment amounts and timelines.

mariettatimes.com

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    Epiq provides technology-enabled services for the legal industry, focusing on tasks for corporate counsel, law firms, and business professionals. Epiq's services include eDiscovery, class action administration, regulatory compliance, and corporate restructuring.