Family of man with autism who died in hot van plans to sue Arizona care facility

The family of Lorenzo Lopez, a man with autism who died after being left in a van for nine hours in 106-degree heat, is planning to sue an Arizona care facility.
Lorenzo Lopez had autism and needed help opening doors. He was left inside a van for more than nine hours in 106-degree heat. Now, his family is preparing to sue.
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