Resort, Architecture Firm Named in U.S. Wrongful‑Death Case
A wrongful‑death lawsuit filed in the United States is now casting a global spotlight on a tragedy that unfolded in San Pedro last year, where three young women from Massachusetts lost their lives inside a suite at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort. What began with speculation about an overdose quickly shifted when investigators confirmed the women, Wafae El‑Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad, were victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, allegedly caused by a buildup of the odorless gas inside their room. Now, their families are seeking answers, naming several defendants in a civil suit, including the resort and an architecture firm linked to Minister Julius Espat’s family. The lawsuit alleges that design or construction flaws may have contributed to the deadly leak, claims the firm strongly rejects. Responding to the litigation, Espat told News Five that the matter is before the courts, offering condolences to the families while saying his company was wrongly named in what he considers an injustice. With the case moving forward overseas and questions about accountability still hovering, the incident continues to draw international attention, keeping the focus on how three vacationers’ dream trip ended in tragedy and who, ultimately, will be held responsible.
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