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Second wrongful death lawsuit against Atmos Energy filed after deadly Dallas apartment explosion
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
The family of Marisol Perez has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Atmos Energy. Perez and her 18-month-old son died in the explosion. Perez’s 10-year-old daughter, Vanessa, survived the blast.
Key takeaway Perez and her 18-month-old son died in the explosion.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The lawsuit filed by the family of Marisol Perez brings attention to the potential consequences of gas explosions in residential areas, a concern for many families in Southlake and the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a community that relies on natural gas for heating and cooking, the incident raises questions about the safety and maintenance of gas lines in local neighborhoods. The fact that a 10-year-old girl, Vanessa, survived the blast but lost her mother and younger brother, underscores the need for swift action to prevent such tragedies. Southlake residents may be wondering about the measures in place to ensure the integrity of gas infrastructure in their own community, and what steps Atmos Energy and local authorities are taking to inspect and maintain gas lines to prevent similar incidents. The outcome of this lawsuit will likely be closely watched by residents in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The family of Marisol Perez has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Atmos Energy. Perez and her 18-month-old son died in the explosion. Perez’s 10-year-old daughter, Vanessa, survived the blast.
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