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Family of mother, infant killed in Oak Cliff apartment explosion sues Atmos for gross negligence
By J.D. Miles at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Atmos Energy is facing another lawsuit over the explosion in May that left three people dead inside an apartment building. Marisol Perez, Eric JrThe family of Marysol Perez and her infant son, Eric Jr., is filing a lawsuit alleging gross negligence by the utility company. Perez and her son were k...
Key takeaway Perez and her son were killed in the explosion at The Clyde apartments on May 28.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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