What is Legionnaires’ Disease, and Who is Liable for Causing It?
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that multiply in warm, stagnant water in a building’s water systems, including air conditioning cooling towers, hot tubs, and plumbing systems. Inhalation of small droplets of bacteria-containing water can lead to a severe lung infection. Recently, we have seen outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease resulting…
