Texas family gets $21.6 million after faulty plumbing makes home unfit to live in

A Texas family has been awarded more than $21.6 million after faulty plumbing and construction defects allegedly made their home unsafe to live in. Ronny and Mandy McCoy noticed a strong smell before buying the house in 2018.

Years later, a plumber discovered that the home's sewer vents ended inside the attic, allowing sewer gas to spread through the house.The family said the conditions affected their health, causing migraine headaches, breathing and skin problems, dizziness and other ongoing concerns. They also reported moisture entering the house through an improperly sealed foundation, leading to mould growth.According the Morning Star, the family took legal action against the contractor and others involved in the construction.

After hearing the case, a Tarrant County jury awarded them more than $21.6 million. This included $10 million in additional damages against contractor NAE Enterprises.The house remains unfit to live in.