The U.S. Department of Justice has announced patrons of the Amtrak stations in Centralia and Effingham may be eligible for compensation as part of a recent $2.25-million settlement over Americans with Disability Act violations. The fund is available to compensate travelers with a mobility disability who were harmed physically or emotionally because of accessibility issues at 78 Amtrak stations nationwide between 2013 and 2020.
The Centralia and Effingham stations were on a long list of stations where passenger platforms were not readily accessible to individuals with disabilities. In addition, the Effingham station was also cited for not having accessible bathrooms.
All claims must be submitted no later than May 29th. Questions about the claims process should be directed to the settlement administrator at AmtrackDisabilitySettlement.com or by calling the fund administrator at (888) 334-6165.
