Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by exposure to Legionella bacteria in contaminated water systems. Outbreaks often originate in apartment buildings, hospitals, hotels, workplaces, or other properties with poorly maintained plumbing or cooling systems. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Cleveland, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online for a free consultation.
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Legionnaires’ disease claims are technical and time-sensitive. Symptoms often appear days after exposure, making it easier for property owners to deny responsibility or point to alternative sources. Proving liability requires identifying where exposure occurred and showing that it resulted from preventable failures in water system management. A Cleveland Legionnaires’ disease attorney plays a critical role by:
Without legal representation, victims often face delayed investigations and incomplete explanations.
Liability depends on who owned, controlled, or maintained the water system where exposure occurred. Potentially responsible parties may include:
Apartment Buildings and Property Managers
May be liable when residents or visitors are exposed through unsafe plumbing systems or shared water features.
Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities
Can be responsible when patients contract Legionnaires’ disease from contaminated water used in showers, sinks, or medical equipment.
Hotels and Conference Centers
May be liable for failing to maintain hot tubs, cooling towers, decorative fountains, or guest room plumbing.
Employers and Commercial Property Owners
Can face liability when workplace water systems expose employees or the public to Legionella bacteria.
More than one party may share responsibility.
Ohio law provides several legal avenues for holding negligent parties accountable for Legionella exposure.
Negligence
Ohio law permits recovery when a party fails to exercise reasonable care and that failure causes injury. Property owners and operators have a duty to maintain safe premises, including water systems.
Premises Liability
Under Ohio premises liability principles, property owners may be liable for dangerous conditions they knew or should have known about and failed to correct. A contaminated water system may qualify as an unreasonably dangerous condition.
Wrongful Death
If Legionnaires’ disease results in death, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim. Ohio law allows recovery when a death is caused by “a wrongful act, neglect, or default” of another (Ohio Rev. Code § 2125.01).
Statute of Limitations
Most personal injury claims in Ohio must be filed within two years from the date of injury (Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10). Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years from the date of death (Ohio Rev. Code § 2125.02).
Legionnaires’ disease cases require immediate investigation to identify the source of contamination and preserve key evidence. Delays can make it more difficult to prove where exposure occurred and who was responsible. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to schedule a free consultation today.