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Families Sue Belize Resort Over Fatal Carbon Monoxide Incident

2/4/2026

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The families of three American women filed a lawsuit against the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in Belize.
The women, aged 23 to 26, were found unresponsive in their room on February 22, 2025, after staff failed to respond.
The lawsuit alleges negligence for lacking a working carbon monoxide detector and failing to warn guests about safety hazards.
The families seek punitive damages and accountability to prevent similar tragedies.

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Story summary

The families of three American women filed a lawsuit against the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in Belize.
The women, aged 23 to 26, were found unresponsive in their room on February 22, 2025, after staff failed to respond.
The lawsuit alleges negligence for lacking a working carbon monoxide detector and failing to warn guests about safety hazards.
The families seek punitive damages and accountability to prevent similar tragedies.