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Harlem Legionnaires Lawsuit Explodes | New York City News
Fifty Harlem residents are suing NYC and contractors over a deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak that sickened 100+ and killed seven — claiming negligence from poorly maintained cooling towers at a construction site and Harlem Hospital. As another outbreak hits the Upper East Side with seven deaths this year, families demand justice amid growing concerns about unequal attention to outbreaks across boroughs. Despite stricter rules since the 2015 Bronx tragedy, inspection rates have stalled due to budget cuts and staffing shortages — leaving many cooling towers dangerously overdue for checks. Listen…
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