( October 1, 2025, 15:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus sued the US President Donald Trump, STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs and the board itself over over his firing on Aug. 27, which he says lacked "a showing of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance" that is required under the law. Primus says Trump lacked authority to fire him prior to the expiration of his term Dec. 31, 2027. The case was filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. See file attachment. ...
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