The tragic death of 8-year-old Aliyah Lynette Jaico, who was sucked into a swimming pool at a hotel in Houston, Texas, has resulted in a lawsuit being filed by her family’s attorney against all parties responsible for her death. The incident occurred at the Doubletree by Hilton Houston Brookhollow, where Aliyah disappeared while swimming in the lazy river. She was pulled into an unsecured open gap in the pool flow system, resulting in her body becoming wedged in the pipes of malfunctioning pool equipment. First responders took 12 hours to retrieve her body, and an official cause of death has not yet been released.
Aliyah’s family had booked a room at the hotel for the day so they could make use of its swimming facilities. Her mother, Daniela, described Aliyah as a girl who loved to swim and wanted to enjoy a day at the pool with her family, as they did not have access to a pool where they lived. The family was devastated by the tragic incident, and Daniela is still struggling to come to terms with the loss of her daughter. Aliyah’s funeral took place recently, and the family is overwhelmed with grief as they try to navigate life without her.
The hotel, operated by Unique Crowne Hospitality LLC, and Hilton Worldwide Holdings INC. are named as defendants in the lawsuit, which seeks wrongful death damages of $1 million. Despite Hilton’s claims that it does not own or manage the property and has no control over its operations, the family and their attorney are furious at the response, as Daniela believes they should take responsibility for the incident.
The attorney representing Aliyah’s family, Richard Nava, has expressed anger over the incident, calling it “completely avoidable” and pointing out safety concerns at the hotel. Nava is familiar with the hotel and plans to file an amended petition with a temporary restraining order to gain access to the pool for further investigation. The family is also upset that staff at the hotel did not provide access to security cameras to help determine what happened to Aliyah.
Nava describes the gap in the pool where Aliyah was discovered as a dangerous hazard that should have been properly checked for safety. He emphasizes the need for proper functioning and maintenance of pool equipment, especially in areas like the lazy river where powerful jets can create hazardous conditions. The attorney is determined to seek justice for Aliyah’s family and ensure that similar incidents are prevented in the future.
The tragic death of Aliyah has left her family and community devastated, as they mourn the loss of a young girl who was loved by many. The lawsuit filed by her family seeks to hold all responsible parties accountable for the negligence that led to her death. The incident has raised important questions about safety standards at the hotel and the need for proper maintenance of pool equipment to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
