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Girl, 5, Sucked Into Pool Drain, Loses Intestine
30 Mar
Summary
- A young girl was severely injured by a swimming pool drain in Mexico.
- Her small intestine was ripped out due to extreme suction from the drain.
- Her parents are suing the drain's manufacturer, Hayward, for negligence.
A five-year-old girl, Paloma Quatrini, is at the center of a legal battle after a traumatic incident at a Mexican resort pool approximately two years ago. While days away from her fourth birthday, Paloma was reportedly trapped by a faulty swimming pool drain, experiencing extreme suction that caused her small intestine to be ripped from her body.
Her desperate parents managed to locate an emergency shut-off switch, freeing Paloma. She was rushed to a hospital where doctors discovered the severe internal damage. A surgeon in Pittsburgh later confirmed that all of her small bowel was gone, requiring extensive reconstructive surgery. As a result of the ongoing complications, Paloma still requires essential nutrients to be intravenously administered.
The family's legal claim names Hayward, the alleged manufacturer of the drain, asserting that its defective nature tragically altered Paloma's life and will lead to lifelong medical issues. Hayward expressed sadness over the incident and wished Paloma a speedy recovery. The lawsuit, initially filed and then refiled in Pittsburgh, continues with Paloma's parents seeking accountability from the manufacturer.
