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2 lawsuits filed in deadly Harlem Legionnaires' disease outbreak, which has sickened more than 100
Two separate lawsuits have been filed over the deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem. Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.

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Lawsuits filed over deadly Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem
Deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak was ‘completely preventable,’ lawyer contends — putting NYC on lawsuit notice
5th person dies after Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
A fifth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said.

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New lawsuits emerge from Legionnaires’ outbreak
Lawsuits begin after Legionnaires outbreak tears through New York City: ‘It’s completely preventable’
Kathy Hochul brushes off NYC’s handling of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak as 5th death recorded, cases climb to 108: ‘I don’t know how you can prevent it’
Only roughly 1,200 cooling towers were inspected for Legionnaires’ bacteria during the first six months of this year, compared to nearly 5,100 at the same point in 2017, data provided by the city Dep...

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5 Dead, 108 Sickened in N.Y.C. Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
Harlem legionnaires’ disease outbreak deaths climb to 5, more than 100 sick

Harlem Hospital’s cooling towers sparked deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, Rev. Al Sharpton charges — as locals blame NYC-owned buildings

Rainwater left untreated in cooling towers atop city-owned Harlem Hospital fueled the Big Apple’s deadliest Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in a decade, the Rev. Al Sharpton charged Tuesday.
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Health department chief says Legionnaires’ cases down despite fifth death from outbreak

DOHMH now reports five deaths and 108 confirmed cases as of Aug. 18 in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem.
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2 Harlem construction workers sue contractors they blame for Legionnaires' outbreak

Two construction workers who claim they contracted Legionnaires' disease while working at or near Harlem Hospital Center are suing contractors they allege failed to safeguard water cooling towers at the building against contamination by the bacteria that causes the illness.
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Harlem Horror as Ben Crump Sues Construction Giants and NYC Over Legionnaires' Crisis That Left 5 Dead

Lawsuit filed after a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem, alleging negligence by construction firms and NYC.
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Residents question health officials about why Harlem is a Legionnaires’ hotspot

At a town hall on Thursday, Harlem residents raised questions and concerns about the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has resulted in nearly 100 cases and four deaths since last month.
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