Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A restaurant owner purchased a property that seemed suitable for redevelopment. Prior to their purchase, the owner went through proper due diligence and conducted a Phase I site assessment. The Phase I did not note any known contamination onsite, but as the company began construction, they discovered petroleum contamination from an unknown heating […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ An old brewery had undergone several renovations throughout the years. Improper closure of an old fermentation tank and on-site surface impoundment had allowed gradual seepage into the groundwater. The contaminated groundwater was a central water supply for a neighboring community. Extensive groundwater remediation and emergency water supply for residents was required. Read more.

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ The insured purchased a yacht club facility that included a marina and a building that housed a restaurant, bar, boat shop, and other stores. Unbeknownst to the insured, the commercial freezer from the restaurant was leaking into the wall shared with the boat shop due to excessive condensation. An employee of the boat […]

Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/ A fermenter vessel at a brewery malfunctioned. The tank discharged a large volume of waste into a nearby stream, causing damage to many aquatic plants and fish. The local regulatory authority issued fines to the operator of the brewery for the unauthorized discharge. In addition, an environmental group filed property damage suits. Read […]

Source: https://www.nbcchicago.com/, October 11, 2024 By: Mary Norkol The YWCA Evanston/North Shore has temporarily closed to the public after two cases of Legionnaire’s disease were linked to the center. Doors to the YWCA, 1215 Church Ave., were locked Friday afternoon and a sign informed people that all aquatics programming was canceled. An employee confirmed the […]

Source: https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/, August 19, 2024 By: Kevin S. Held State health officials are warning recent guests of a southwest Missouri resort of a possible health concern after confirming three different guests contracted Legionnaires’ disease following their stay. Investigators with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) traveled to the Roaring River Lodge and […]

Source: https://www.nj.com/, February 14, 2024 By: Karin Price Mueller The Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel is warning guests at the check-in desk not to take showers at the hotel because of ongoing water testing after two guests last year were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia. In a letter handed to guests when they check in, the hotel […]

Source: https://turnto10.com, January 16, 2024 A New Hampshire resort hot tub is believed to be the source of Legionella exposure last month. Officials said it happened at the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield. Read more.

Source: https://www.newsweek.com/, August 25, 2023 By: Aleks Phillips Two renowned hotels and casinos in Las Vegas are being investigated by health authorities after several guests staying at them came down with Legionnaires’ disease, a “serious” form of pneumonia caused by a bacterial infection. The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announced it was looking into how […]

Source: https://www.seacoastonline.com/, July 19, 2022 By: Patrick Cronin More than a dozen lawsuits filed against the Sands Resort stemming from the 2018 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at the Hampton Beach hotel have been settled. The outbreak took two lives and sickened dozens of people, leading to litigation. Read more.

Source: https://www.wqpmag.com/, June 15, 2022 By: Cristina Tuser The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a fifth case of Legionnaires’ disease in a guest who stayed at The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations in Waikiki. According to the Hawai’i DOH, the fifth case was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease on May 23. The individual is […]

Source: http://outbreaknewstoday.com/, May 27, 2022 The New Jersey Department of Health in coordination with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Health and Human Services Department is investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease in guests who stayed at the Hilton/Hampton Inn Parsippany Hotel last year. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by breathing in Legionella bacteria. The guests visited the hotel, […]