HOUSTON - The family of a 3-year-old girl who lost four fingers in an escalator accident at a Bellaire H-E-B store has filed a lawsuit against the escalator manufacturer, TK Elevator Corporation, and H-E-B, LP., according to a news release.

The release stated the incident occurred on March 30, when the child became trapped in a wide gap between the escalator steps and the skirt. Despite her parents' attempts to free her, the escalator's safety features failed, resulting in the amputation of her fingers.

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The lawsuit alleges negligence, gross negligence, and premises liability on the part of both defendants.

Attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the family, stated, "This was a completely preventable incident caused by the defendants' failure to maintain and monitor the escalator."

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The lawsuit details several failures by TK Elevator Corporation and H-E-B, including:

The Williams family is seeking over $1 million in damages for the child's injuries, emotional distress, and ongoing medical needs.

They are also calling for industry-wide reforms to prevent similar accidents.