Grandfather killed by scalding hot shower at San Jose hotel, lawsuit alleges

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. (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.

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