Negligence

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting a “devastating outbreak” of Legionnaires disease, according to WYFF. Officials believe that victims came in contact with the Legionella bacteria while visiting the Davis Event Center in Asheville, NC, for the annual North Carolina State Fair. At this time, there are 131 confirmed cases…

We generally think of Legionnaires’ disease as affecting hotel visitors who have been exposed through the air conditioning system, but the Legionella bacteria can be transmitted through any misted fluid, including pool water, steam rooms, and hot tubs. At Graceland in Memphis in May and June of 2017, visitors flocked to the water attractions to…

The Commercial Appeal reports that there are now nine confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease that have been linked to The Guest House at Graceland. According to the report, “The outbreak has been linked to the hot tub and pool facilities at The Guest House at Graceland, located just north of Elvis Presley’s famed home. Health…