The family of a girl left permanently disabled after being electrocuted filed a lawsuit against MGM National Harbor alleging negligence.
The Washington DC hotel is being sued after the girl was ‘permanently and totally disabled’ when touching a railing near an illuminated fountain on the property.
It sent 120 volts surging through her body.
The family’s lawsuit filed Monday names MGM and the electrical contractor as defendants.
The suit claims Zynae Green, aged 7, was left permanently and totally disabled in June due to ‘defective, shoddy and reckless’ electrical wiring.
She will require care for the rest of her life.
Zynae’s brother, sister, mother and a hotel security guard also suffered a shock when they went to her aid.
In a statement MGM Resorts said: "The incident was a tragic accident and we are all heartbroken that Zynae Green and her family continue to suffer. We are committed to continue working with the family’s representative to reach a resolution. In the meantime, we will respond to this lawsuit in the appropriate venue, which is in court."
"MGM Resorts hires licensed, reputable construction and inspection companies that meets or exceeds state and local building codes. The findings of faulty wiring contained in a report released by the county shows that the high standards that MGM Resorts expects of those contractors were not upheld, which is very disturbing and disappointing."
A criminal investigation is still active, Prince George’s County police told 11 News.
