8-Year-Old Dies in Hotel Pool Incident, Family Sues for $1 Million

A tragic pool accident at a Houston hotel results in multiple safety violations and a wrongful death lawsuit.

An 8-year-old girl, Aliyah Lynette Jaico, tragically died after being sucked into a pipe at a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel pool in Houston.
The pool was found to have multiple violations, including non-compliance with federal laws meant to prevent drain entrapment and drownings.
Aliyah's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Hilton and Unique Crowne Hospitality, seeking over $1 million in damages.
Investigators discovered that approved plans for the pool did not match its construction, contributing to the tragedy.
The hotel pool had not undergone a required pre-opening inspection after remodeling, leading to its closure by inspectors.