Dallas apartment owners sue Atmos Energy over deadly Oak Cliff gas explosion

The owners of the Oak Cliff apartment complex destroyed in May's deadly gas explosion are suing Atmos Energy, alleging the utility company failed in several ways, including not shutting off the gas quickly enough after the leak was first reported.Atmos Energy faces lawsuitThe newly filed lawsuit claims Atmos Energy also failed to properly mark its gas lines and ignored known safety risks. The explosion killed three people, including a child, and injured five others.The lawsuit comes as the Oak Cliff community continues to honor one of the victims through a new mural.Oak Cliff community honors explosion victimVolunteers gathered Sunday outside J&E Express in Oak Cliff to paint the mural, which artist Issy Martinez said is meant to recognize hardworking members of the community."It's amazing. I'm really impressed and proud of the community for being part of this," Martinez said.Martinez said the mural is intended to represent the people who have helped shape Oak Cliff."The mural over