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Lawsuit: Negligence Caused Legionnaires’ Outbreak at Atlanta Hotel

A lawsuit filed Monday alleges “negligence in the operation and maintenance of the water systems” caused a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at a downtown Atlanta hotel that killed one person and potentially sickened dozens. State and county health officials are investigating …

1 Death Linked to Legionnaires’ Outbreak at Atlanta Hotel

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed one death linked to a Legionnaires’ outbreak at an Atlanta hotel. News outlets report 49-year-old Cameo Garrett died July 9 of coronary artery disease aggravated by Legionella. DeKalb County Medical Examiner Pat …

55 ‘Probable’ Legionnaires’ Cases Tied to Atlanta Sheraton Hotel

The Georgia Department of Public Health says it’s probable there are 55 more cases in the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. News outlets report the agency hadn’t confirmed the cases in the lab Monday but the …