A Texas family is suing following the death of their 12-year-old daughter, Dylan Harrison, during a scuba certification class. The lawsuit alleges negligence by the scuba instructor and two agencies involved, claiming the girl was alive underwater for several minutes before help arrived. The incident highlights potential lapses in safety protocols at the dive shop.

The lawsuit states that the instructor failed to properly check Dylan's weight before entering the water. Emergency services were reportedly delayed by approximately 15 minutes after she was last seen alive. Attorneys for the family cited a 2017 video where the dive shop owner allegedly dismissed safety protocols, raising concerns about the company's practices.

Scubatoys, the dive shop, and the instructor, William Armstrong, are named in the suit. The family's attorneys suggest Dylan was breathing underwater for an extended time. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office, where Armstrong previously worked, has not commented. This case sparks questions about scuba certification training safety.

This tragic event underscores the critical importance of rigorous safety standards in scuba diving. The outcome of the lawsuit could set a precedent for dive shops. It will be interesting to see how the court addresses the alleged negligence. The industry could face increased scrutiny and potentially stricter regulations going forward.