Lawsuit Filed After 8-Year-Old Drowns in Houston Hotel Pool
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
An 8-year-old girl, Aliyah Jaico, tragically died after being sucked into a hotel pool's flow system in Texas. Her family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the hotel and its parent company, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, alleging gross negligence. The pool did not meet safety standards, and the family is seeking at least $1 million in damages. The hotel and its operator expressed condolences and commitment to cooperating with authorities. The incident has raised questions about pool safety and the hotel's responsibility.