We have commented here about the risks associated with Cruise Travel, and the exposure on Cruise Ships to Legionella bacteria in water sources. Recently Norwegian Cruise Lines acknowledged an exposure to legionella on at least four (4) of its cruises on the Norwegian Prima that departed Florida on January 22, January 29, February 5, and […]
Hot Tub outbreak of 14 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange Beach Alabama
Another Hot Tub outbreak of 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange Beach Alabama at the Turquoise Place Condo Complex located in Baldwin County Alabama. Legionnaires’ is a tragic disease that is completely preventable. Poor water maintenance and treatment of hot tubs and pools routinely result in cases such as this. The good news is […]
Use of a CPAP Defense in a Legionnaires Disease Case
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are widely used to treat sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by temporary cessation of breathing during sleep. Many hotels and insurers in litigation are creating a scare defense on the use of CPAP and Legionnaires Disease. Studies and the normal use of CPAP has completely debunked this defense. […]
Travel Related Infectious Disease : Snow-birds and holiday travel
The CDC identifies Legionnaires Disease victims in terms of “Travel Related Infectious Disease” because in most cases the victim is in a new environment and usually on holiday or traveling. Many of the clients we represent are in fact holiday travelers who leave home for only a few days and stay at a hotel. Most […]
Legionnaires’ Exposure at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Hotel in Freeport, Bahamas
The Legionnaires Lawyer has uncovered a legionella exposure outbreak event in November 2022 at the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Hotel in Freeport, Bahamas. Cruise ships including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Cruise and Norwegian Cruise Lines appear to be the trip organizers. We are representing several victims, and are analyzing materials from the Federal Center […]
Legionnaires’ Exposure at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in New York State
The New York State Health Department is warning of a possible Legionella Bacteria exposure at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, located at 16 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. According to the Health Department the exposure would have occurred between July 16 and August 1 of 2018, likely in the pool or spa areas of […]
Two Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Confirmed at 55+ Community in Lake County, FL
According to a recent article by the Orlando Sentinel, two cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed by officials at a 55+ community in Lake County, Florida: Florida Department of Health in Lake County officials confirmed two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at a 55-and-over community in Lady Lake they believe were contracted from a hot […]
2 Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires Disease in Lake County, Florida
According to a recent report by WOFL FOX 35 there have been two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’s disease in Lake County, FL: LADY LAKE, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires disease with common exposure to a hot tub in a 55-plus […]
Transparency, Not Secrecy, On Legionnaires’ Outbreaks
An Illinois House panel approved a bill to require notification within 24 hours of a legionnaires outbreak at any Illinois Veteran’s homes. The bill now goes to the full House for possible amendments. According to the Herald&Review: A bill to require notification within one day of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Illinois veterans’ homes was […]
Neurological Symptoms Due To Legionnaires’ Disease
One of my clients recently called to update me on his condition, and explained that he was suffering from memory loss and confusion. He did not bring it up at first because he did not believe that memory loss could be connected to Legionnaires Disease. I directed him to contact a neurologist to do a […]
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