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May 29, 2025 zacherlaw 0 Comments

What happens in Vegas unfortunately stays in Vegas

Legionnaires’ Disease Investigation: Health District Warns Travelers at Las Vegas Hotels According to news reports, in an alarming update, the Southern Nevada HealthDistrict (SNHD) is currently investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to two popular Las Vegas hotels: South Point Hotel & Casino and The Grandview. This investigation comes after confirmed cases of the disease were reported among travelers who recently stayed at these properties. Unfortunately, this is not the first outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Las Vegas. This office represented numerous persons who became sick with Legionnaires’ disease while staying at the Aria. There were other outbreaks at Caesars…

May 5, 2025 zacherlaw 0 Comments

Royal Caribbean and Cruise Lines

According to some news reports, Royal Caribbean has issued a health alert to guests after a case of Legionnaires’ disease was potentially linked to its popular vessel, Symphony of the Seas. The guest sailed during March or April 2025. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not confirmed the ship as the source of exposure, the company has adopted precautionary measures, citing an “abundance of caution. This is not the first time Symphony of the Seas has been associated with potential cases. In January 2025, Royal Caribbean sent notices to passengers after two other guests were diagnosed…

March 31, 2025 zacherlaw 0 Comments

It’s Not the Environment, Stupid!

New England appears to be an epicenter for Legionnaires’ disease. To many,it might not make sense that an area given to cold weather could produce so manypeople contracting the disease. The reality, though, is that Legionnaires’ diseasedoes not need a warm climate such as Florida to grow. Rather, the disease needs anenvironment often made by human negligence. More specifically, the disease requires a warm environment frequentlyoccurring in a building’s plumbing system. A recent example might include thestate health department’s investigation of a case at the Beth Israel DeaconessHospital in Needham, Massachusetts. In that instance, a patient may havecontracted Legionnaires’ resulting…

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February 27, 2025 zacherlaw 0 Comments

New Jersey Has Taken the Lead: Groundbreaking Legionnaires’ Disease Prevention Law

Governor Murphy of the State of New Jersey has recently signed a law (https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/S2500/2188_R1.PDF) which is probably the most far reaching and commendable piece of legislation dealing with the prevention of Legionnaire’s disease in the United States at this time. A major element of this proactive approach requires the New Jersey Department of Health to conduct an investigation of where someone has contracted the disease even for sporadic (not part of an outbreak) cases. This willingness to investigate even one case is a major change from the way investigations are currently conducted around the county by other state health departments.…

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February 7, 2025 zacherlaw 0 Comments

Deadly Outbreak is Being Investigated at a Vermont Nursing Home: 6 Infected, 1 Dead – What You Need to Know NOW

According to the Vermont Department of Health, an outbreak of Legionnaires disease is being investigated at the Village at Cedar Hill, part of the Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community in Windsor, Vermont. As of January 29, 2025, six cases have been confirmed, with one resulting in death. healthvermont.gov eagletimes.com Understanding Legionnaires Disease Legionnaires disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Symptoms typically appear within 2 to 14 days after exposure and include: Cough Fever Headaches Muscle aches Shortness of breath Confusion Diarrhea or nausea The disease is treatable with antibiotics, but certain groups are at higher…

February 4, 2025 zacherlaw 0 Comments

CDC Cites 2024 Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, December 2024, was a bad month for the cruise industry. There were numerous outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease on different cruise ships. These outbreaks point out the need for strict water maintenance, e.g. draining water from hot tubs between uses, removing heating elements, and increasing cleaning and disinfection of the hot tubs, on these ships. Understanding Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The bacteria thrive in warm, stagnant water environments and are commonly transmitted through inhalation of contaminated water droplets. Symptoms include…

August 28, 2023 zacherlaw 0 Comments

Legionnaire’ disease cases in Las Vegas All Over Again

Two people who stayed at the Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino were recently diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, as was also a former guest of the Orleans Hotel and Casino, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Earlier this year, 2 Legionnaires disease cases were reported among guests at the Orleans , prompting an investigation. According to news reports, the Orleans’ water system was remediated and tested for the presence of the legionella bacteria, showing that there was no bacteria being detected at the time. Even so, after the additional recent new case was reported at the Orleans, environmental samples tested…

June 27, 2023 zacherlaw 0 Comments

Legionella bacteria has been found in the KetteringFairmount High School Field House

According to news reports, the Legionella bacteria has been found in the KetteringFairmount High School Field House in Montgomery County Ohio. The testing forLegionella at the Field House was done after 36 athletes became ill. These athleteswere tested and the results are not yet available. June 13, 2023 was the lastreported case of Legionnaires’ disease in the county. There has been a total of 12cases reported across the county in 2023..

May 18, 2023 zacherlaw 0 Comments

Illinois LA Fitness Site linked to Two Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

An LA Fitness site in Niles, Illinois has been linked to two cases of Legionnaires’ disease according to the Illinois Department of Health. Again, according to the Illinois Department of Health, the Legionella bacteria had been found in the hot tub at the LA Fitness location. According to one user of the gym, many of the members are over 50 years of age. These members are more susceptible to acquiring the disease. If you would like more information about Legionnaires Disease click here. If you suspect you may have contracted or have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease, Contact Attorney Jules…

March 5, 2023 zacherlaw 0 Comments

Outbreak at Las Vegas Hotel

According to news reports, the Southern Nevada Health District is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at a hotel in Las Vegas. The guests stayed there in ecember 2022 and January 2023. Legionella bacteria was found at the Clarion Hotel again according to the news report. It appears that the legionella was found in the potable water system. This office has previously represented numerous guests who had stayed at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas and acquired Legionnaires’ disease as part of an outbreak. These victims also acquired their disease from the potable water system. The transmission of the disease…