Girl Disemboweled by Pool Drain Sues

The family of girl who was severely injured after sitting on an open drain in a country club wading pool has filed a lawsuit against the club and Sta-Rite Industries, the pool equipment manufacturer owned by Pentair Corp. The lawsuit cites three previous disembowelments caused by Sta-Rite equipment. The 6-year-old girl, who lost part of her intestinal tract in the incident, faces a small intestine transplant and lifetime medical expenses that could total $30 million. The lawsuit seeks damages for future medical costs and for the pool manufacturer to remove the pool cover from the market. AP, Houston Chronicle 11/16/2007

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