Tragic Death of 8-Year-Old Girl in Houston Hotel Pool Pipe Sparks Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of 8-year-old Aliyah Jaico, who drowned after being trapped in a hotel swimming pool pipe, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Brookhollow and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. The lawsuit alleges gross negligence on the part of the hotel and seeks over $1 million in damages. The family's attorney claims that the hotel denied their request to view security camera footage and that the pool equipment was malfunctioning. Hilton has expressed condolences but stated that the property is independently owned and operated.