In February 2018, CNN and Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism filed three lawsuits against the Government of Puerto Rico to obtain details on deaths in the months following Maria.
Pada Februari 2018, CNN dan Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism mengajukan tiga gugatan hukum melawan Pemerintah Puerto Rico agar menyerahkan informasi rinci tentang jumlah korban tewas beberapa bulan setelah Badai Maria.