New York, NY —

The family of the tow truck driver severely burned by the steam pipe explosion in midtown say they plan to sue.

REPORTER: Gregory McCullogh suffered third degree burns over 80% of his body and has been in a medically induced coma since the explosion almost 2 weeks ago. Attorneys for the family say Con Ed knew the pipe was a problem because several repairs were made earlier this year, and crews inspected the pipe hours before the explosion.

REPORTER: Junior Suarez joined the McCullogh family at an emotional press conference. He came to the 21-year old tow truck driver's after the 200-degree steam burst from the ground.

SUAREZ: "As I was cutting his clothes, I remember pulling back, pulling his shirt off and just skin coming off."

REPORTER: Attorneys for the family say they haven't set a figure for damages, because they don't know the full cost of McCullogh's rehabilitation needs.