More families have been notified that their loved ones' remains were among those found improperly stored last week at a funeral home on Chicago's Southeast Side, while many others continue to wait for answers.

Meanwhile, the first lawsuit has been filed against South Chicago Chapel.

The medical examiner has identified 19 of the 56 bodies discovered at the funeral home. Officials said 16 families have been notified, and the remains of three decedents have been released to funeral homes.

For the family of Melody Johnson, the wait has been difficult.

"Not knowing, it's just unecessary added grief," said Patrice Halliburton, whose family used South Chicago Chapel.

Halliburton suspects her sister's body may be among the dozens found improperly stored inside the funeral home.

"I want the medical examiner to take their time because I want to make sure what they're doing is accurate, but ... this is horrifying," Halliburton said.

According to court filings, a Texas woman alleges the funeral home, run by funeral director Johanna Morgan and her husband, Clark Morgan, "...failed to properly affix identifying information..." to her deceased relative and others. The lawsuit also alleges the defendants "...failed to maintain a proper inventory..." of remains.

The lawsuit is seeking class-action status.

Gil Soffer, ABC7's chief legal analyst, said the legal challenges facing the Morgans could be extensive.

"It's going to be a long road for this couple. They're now sued civilly. That's going to be a fight. That's expensive. They're already facing administrative action or they will soon ... and potentially criminal exposure. That's obviously the most serious of all," Soffer said.

Also on Wednesday, ABC7 learned authorities are also examining ties between the Morgans and Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium on the city's North Side, where officials said improperly stored bodies were discovered last month.

According to the state comptroller's office, 10 of the 35 bodies found at Bohemian came from South Chicago Chapel. The office also said 12 were contracted through Planet Green Cremations, a company owned by Johanna Morgan.

The Morgans have not returned ABC7's repeated messages seeking comment.