A Florida family is suing NASA after a piece of metallic space debris from the agency crashed through their Naples home in March, creating a hole in the roof.

This rare incident of space debris landing in a populated area has sparked questions about liability for such damages.

The family’s attorney, Mica Nguyen Worthy, highlighted the increasing issue of space debris due to rising space traffic and stated that her clients seek compensation for the stress and impact of the event.

Fortunately, no one was injured, as the homeowner’s 19-year-old son was in another room at the time, NPR has reported.

The lawsuit, filed last month, demands damages for non-insured property loss, emotional distress, and other impacts. NASA has not yet responded to the lawsuit.

Written by B.C. Begley