Families File Wrongful Death Lawsuits Over Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak

Preventable Tragedy Alleged

• 💔 Family members of those who died in the Central Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak are filing wrongful death lawsuits, claiming the tragedy was preventable.
• 👨‍👧 Bruce Scott, 53, died on July 26th, confirmed as a victim of Legionnaires' disease, leaving behind his partner and their 6-year-old daughter, Brooke.
• 🏛️ Attorney Ben Crump is filing four wrongful death notices of claim, alleging the city failed to ensure water towers were registered and inspected.

Legionnaires' Disease and Outbreak Details

• 🦠 Legionnaires' disease is described as a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella.
• 📍 The outbreak started in late July and was clustered in Central Harlem.
• ⚠️ Crump suspects the actual death toll may be underreported.

Legal Action and Cooperation

• 🏗️ Lawsuits have been filed against construction companies, including Scansa USA, who stated they are cooperating with the city's health department.
• 📜 City leaders acknowledge the outbreak and are proposing concrete actions to improve processes and strengthen laws for building owners regarding water towers.
• 🗣️ Survivors, like Ian Avant, shared their harrowing experiences, describing symptoms such as organ failure.