Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2:44AM
The family of a 77-year-old man who died during a trip to San Jose to see his granddaughter graduate is suing Marriott, alleging the 134-136 degree water in the shower scalded him to death.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The family of a man who died during a trip to San Jose, California 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 ABC San Francisco affiliate KGO.
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The wrongful death lawsuit says 77-year-old Terril Johnson of Riverside, California was exposed to scalding hot water, measuring 134-136 degrees Fahrenheit.
That is far above the safe and lawful maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
KGO reached out to Marriott for a response, but has not yet heard back.
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