Meanwhile, lawsuits mounted. American Family, acting as assignee for the Corneliuses, filed suit in April 2023 seeking more than $500,000 for damage to their home. American Family Insurance Company, as assignee of Joseph and Michelle VanMeter, intervened in that lawsuit, claiming damage to their home as well. In September 2024, the Stouts filed separately, demanding over $1.5 million plus punitive damages.