The mother of the boy who was killed in a Dallas apartment last week has filed a lawsuit.
Mariela Pena is suing Solana Ridge Apartments and Atmos Energy Corporation after her 7-year-old son, Fabian, died.
The suit claims that gas leaks had been reported by residents of the apartment complex before the fire occurred on Aug. 17.
Fabian was inside his apartment with his mother and her infant son when the fire started. Pena and the baby escaped with minor injuries, but Fabian was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
The apartment complex and Atmos have not commented on the lawsuit.
Gas Leak Letter Sent to Residents
Residents said the complex has had issues with its gas system.
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A letter was sent to residents on Aug. 5 that said "Solana Ridge is currently in the process of having repairs done to the gas line in your section of the property.We are turning off your stove during this repair and will return once repairs are complete. We will return to turn your stove back on."
Lawsuit:
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