At least 1,400 people across the region died as a result of that month’s extreme weather – but it’s one in particular, Juliana Leon, who is now making headlines. Why? Because her daughter ...

In this 2016 image provided by Misti Leon, left, she sits with her mom, Juliana Leon. Misti Leon is suing several oil and gas companies in one of the nation’s first wrongful-death claims seeking ...

In this 2016 image provided by Misti Leon, left, she sits with her mom, Juliana Leon. Author: ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press ...

In this 2016 image provided by Misti Leon, left, she sits with her mom, Juliana Leon. Misti Leon is suing several oil and gas companies in one of the nations first wrongful-death claims seeking to ...

Business Wrongful death lawsuit says Big Oil contributed to heat wave and woman's death In this 2016 image provided by Misti Leon, left, she sits with her mom, Juliana Leon.

In this 2016 image provided by Misti Leon, left, she sits with her mom, Juliana Leon. Misti Leon is suing several oil and gas companies in one of the nations first wrongful-death claims seeking to ...