EAST PALESTINE Attorneys representing victims of the 2023 East Palestine train derailment have asked a federal court to shorten the timeline for holding the settlement’s former administrator accountable, a move intended to address community frustration over continued payment delays.

In a recent filing with the U.S. District Court, the lawyers representing the victims requested permission to pursue a civil contempt action against Kroll Settlement Administration in two phases. The approach aims to move immediately against Kroll to recover its fees, rather than waiting for a court-ordered, comprehensive audit that the lawyers contend is prolonging the distribution of the $600 million fund.

The request to bypass the standard process acknowledges the ongoing distress felt by residents who a

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