Settlements and Verdicts: Union Pacific Railroad.

September 14 2004

Union Pacific Railroad.

A $65 million settlement has been approved in the class action lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 12,000 plaintiffs who were affected by a train derailment in Eunice, Louisiana. Nearly 4,000 residents were evacuated from their homes when 34 out of a 113 cars derailed on May 27, 2000, spilling hazardous chemicals into Bayou Des Cannes. (Sep-01-04) [EMAIL LAW FIRM]

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Reader Comments

Posted by
Denita Vidrine
on July 6, 2022

I grew up in Fifth ward in Houston, Texas near the Railroad. I have never smoke, but I have a lot of respiratory issues. My test shows that I have a server respiratory issues that makes it looks as if I have Emphysema, I want to be included in the law suite

Posted by
Willie thomas
on March 10, 2017

I've been working for union pacific railroad for an month and once I brought my concerns of being harassed n not being properly trained to the regional manager & vice president they offered me an severance package agreement which I did not agree to nor sign,,they've been persistent about me signing it so I think I need legal advice & or help...Thanks

Posted by
RANDY NICHOLSON
on February 27, 2017

any idea when rr cancer lawsuits filed by sss against up railroad might go to court? My cancer is back . dealt with it in 2011. I have had skin cancer, prostate cancer , benzene issues because of constant handling of diesel fuel. I am afraid I may die before suits are settled. can I get a idea of when suits might go to court , like maybe supreme court? I loved the job. but it no doubt contributed to my health issues. creosote smell all day for 14 years. diesel fumes 14 years every day. diesel fuel every day for 14 years. Thanks for representing me. if I could have a general idea, or ball park figure. lol. thanks.

Posted by
Glenna Kovac
on January 17, 2017

My husband contracted cancer after working 40 years for the union pacific railroad as a conductor.