Legionnaires' Disease

Legionnaires’ disease is a rare and serious type of pneumonia, which is a lung infection. You can get Legionnaires’ disease if you inhale bacteria called Legionella from the air. The disease is not usually contagious from person to person. It is very treatable but can become fatal if not addressed promptly. What Causes Legionnaires’ Disease? …

Legionnaires’ disease is a rare type of lung infection caused by a bacteria called Legionella. While Legionella is found naturally in fresh waters, it can quickly grow and multiply indoors, infecting many people. This is what happened in a recent Legionnaires’ disease lawsuit against the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Many other cases have preceded it, as …

One woman has died after developing Legionnaires’ disease, an illness she contracted while staying at a Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta. Eleven other people have also been diagnosed with the disease, while 63 people are “probable cases” who have symptoms but still need to be tested. If you also have signs of Legionnaires’ disease after staying …

One woman is dead and at least dozens are sick with Legionnaires’ disease after staying at a Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta. An investigation has determined the hotel was the source of Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease. If you became ill or a loved one died after staying at or visiting the Sheraton Atlanta …

A lawsuit was recently filed against the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease killed one person and sickened at least 11 others (with numbers rising daily). The suit alleges the hotel was negligent in the outbreak and is seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and more for the victims. If you …