Lawsuit Filed Over 8-Year-Old Girl's Fatal Pool Accident at Houston Hotel
The Houston hotel pool where 8-year-old Aliyah Lynette Jaico drowned and suffered "mechanical asphyxiation" was found to have multiple violations and did not comply with federal laws meant to prevent drownings, according to reports. Inspectors ordered the pool closed after finding violations, including failure to obtain a pre-opening inspection after a remodel. Aliyah's family has filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit, alleging gross negligence, and seeking justice for the avoidable tragedy. The pool operator reportedly failed to provide documentation for compliance with safety laws, and approved plans didn't match construction, including missing vital parts that could have prevented the tragedy.
- Hotel pool where girl, 8, was fatally sucked in found with multiple violations New York Post
- Family files lawsuit after girl drowns at Houston hotel pool KHOU.com
- Mom Suing Over Death of Daughter, 8, Found Dead Inside Hotel Pool Pipe PEOPLE
- Aliyah Jaico died after being pulled into pipe at Houston Hilton hotel pool, lawsuit says The Washington Post
- 8-year-old girl found dead in pipe after swimming at Texas hotel WKRN News 2
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