Texas family files $100 million lawsuit against power companies after death of 11-year-old son
The family of Cristian Pineda, an 11-year-old boy who died in his bed from suspected hypothermia amid power outages and record freezing temperatures last week, is suing two major Texas energy companies for $100 million, alleging negligence that led to his death.
The Pineda family’s mobile home in Conroe, Texas was without power for more than 24 hours last week as temperatures plunged as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit. On Monday night, Cristian shared a bed with his three-year-old brother while his mother and stepfather tried to comfort their infant son nearby. Cristian was found unresponsive the next morning. His mother Maria Pineda called 911 and attempted CPR, but Cristian was already dead.
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A deadly cold descended on Texas this week. At least 58 people have died in storm-affected areas stretching to Ohio, including victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, car crashes, drownings, house fires and hypothermia.
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