"SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The family of a man who died during a trip to San Jose is suing the hotel, alleging the hot water in the shower scalded him to death. The man was visiting in May to attend his granddaughter's graduation. It happened at Marriott's Fairfield Inn and Suites San Jose Airport, according to a lawsuit obtained by ABC7 News. The wrongful death lawsuit says 77-year-old Terril Johnson of Riverside was exposed to scalding hot water, measuring 134-136 degrees Fahrenheit."
"That is far above the safe and lawful maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. ABC7 News reached out to Marriott for a response, but we have not yet heard back. Copyright © 2025 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved."
A 77-year-old man from Riverside died after exposure to scalding shower water while visiting San Jose for his granddaughter's graduation in May. The incident occurred at Marriott's Fairfield Inn and Suites San Jose Airport. The wrongful death lawsuit alleges shower water temperatures measured 134-136 degrees Fahrenheit during the exposure. That temperature exceeds the safe and lawful maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hotel alleging the scalding caused the fatal injuries. Marriott had not provided a response at the time of the report.
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