Prominent Richmond Residents Clash with CSX in $2 Million Lawsuit Over Vital Bridge Repairs

Richmond, Va. — A group of residents from a private island enclave along the Henrico riverfront have launched a $2 million lawsuit against CSX, alleging the rail company has neglected its duty to maintain a crucial bridge, the only access route to their homes. The plaintiffs, including notable local figures such as Bradford Sauer of the Sauer spice fortune and Thomas Gottwald, CEO of NewMarket, assert that the Kanawha Canal Bridge has fallen into disrepair, posing significant risks to both public safety and the usability of the island. The bridge, a critical piece of infrastructure … Read more