A shocked family in the national port MGM plans to sue



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The family of the 6-year-old girl who suffered an electric shock after touching an outdoor handrail at MGM National Harbor is considering suing.

Zynae Green was in front of an outdoor fountain on the west side of the hotel when she was electrocuted in June. She is in the hospital with serious injuries since.

It is unclear when Green's family plans to file a complaint, but MGM said it was "determined to continue working with the family representative to reach a resolution."

An investigation into the incident revealed that large angles had been cut during construction. Haitham Hijazi, director of the Prince George Inspection Department, said the poor electrical work and poor inspection practices were to blame.

Photos show violations of the code at MGM following an injury sustained by a girl

[DC]    Photos show violations of the code at MGM following an injury sustained by a girl

"It's a poor quality job done by this contractor and a failure when a third-party inspector was bought," said Hijazi.

Green's small body became a conduit for 120 volts of electricity when she grabbed a loaded ramp and laid another foot on June 26th.

The inspectors said it was a perfect storm of improper installations and code violations that led to the tragedy.

"The faulty wiring results contained in a report released by the county show that the high standards that MGM Resorts expects from these contractors are not being met, which is very disturbing and disappointing," MGM said in a statement.

The station also said that it will respond to the lawsuit.

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