“A spa in Richmond was shut down this weekend after Contra Costa Health officials announced that two people died of Legionnaires disease after using a hot tub at the facility. They are contacting patrons of the Zen Day Spa on San Pablo Ave. in Richmond after two people died of Legionnaires disease late last week […]
Norwegian Cruise Line acknowledges exposure to legionella on Norwegian Prima that departed Florida in Jan and Feb 2023
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 […]
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 […]
The summer risk of Legionnaires’ disease (The Journal Times)
Image Credit: The Journal Times The following article from The Journal Times provides a good general explanation of Legionnaires’ disease: Legionnaires’ disease is the disease is caused by bacterium called Legionella, which is found most often in fresh water. Symptoms include pneumonia and, in some cases, the infection can be deadly. “Legionnaires’ disease is usually […]
Update: Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak At Memphis La Quinta Inn [Shelby County Health Department Report]
As an update to the September 2016 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at La Quinta Inn in Memphis, the Shelby County Health Department has released its report with the findings of its investigation. The Hotel provided a list of about 6,000 guests to the Shelby County Health Department for consideration. The Health Department sent emails and letters […]
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