Upper East Side Legionnaires' Outbreak Lawsuit

I cannot recommend Jory Lange highly enough. When my father died, Jory was there and got an unbelievably great settlement (one of the highest settlements in America for for this type of case). I say this not only as a grateful client, but as a trial lawyer myself concentrating in personal injury with over 25 years experience. Jory has the knowledge, the skills, and the ability to handle big personal injury cases and my family and I are exceedingly pleased with the results and the justice that he obtained through very hard work for us.

JOEL, FORMER CLIENT

Candess & Jory were extremely valuable resources for me when I contracted food poisoning. They guided me through every step of the legal process from start to finish, always willing to answer questions and be fully transparent. They were able to secure a settlement for me, but what I valued more was how truly concerned they were about my health and well-being beyond my case. I would gladly recommend Candess & Jory to anyone looking for attorneys who will fight on their behalf and really care about their clients.

JOE, FORMER CLIENT

Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Outbreak Lawsuit

A cluster of cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side has been discovered according to statements from the local health department.

The disease was initially detected in June of 2026; since that time, 18 people thus far have been diagnosed, the New York City Health Department says.

Did you or a loved one suffer a Legionnaires’ Disease?

If so, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC can help. Our attorney understands how to investigate and handle Legionnaires’ Disease cases and can help you and your family with a legal claim for injury. The Lange Law Firm is the only law firm in the nation solely focused on representing families in food poisoning lawsuits and Legionnaires disease lawsuits. The Lange Law Firm has represented clients in multiple Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in New York City, including those in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and over 50 people in the 2025 Harlem Legionnaires’ disease outbreak.

The consultation is free and we never charge a fee unless we recover money on your behalf. Call 833-330-3663 for a free consultation.

Our clients feel like family to us. Our clients call us when something terrible has happened and they need our help. We are committed to getting them the help they need, so that they can rebuild their lives.

our victories

$10M

Shigella/reactive arthritis settlement

Largest settlement in U.S. history for Reactive Arthritis caused by Shigella food poisoning

$3,393,012.67

$7M

Products Liability

Record-Setting Settlements on behalf of four people who were injured or died from consuming a contaminated food product.

$1,990,639.00

$4.6M

Legionnaires' Disease

On behalf of 11 people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease.

$1,533,333.00

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frequently asked questions

What should I look out for?

Symptoms include fever, chills, and a cough that may or may not produce sputum. Additional symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sometimes confusion. Some patients may experience headache, muscle ache, loss of appetite, and tiredness. Symptoms generally appear between two and ten days after exposure.

What do I do if I think I am sick?

If you are feeling sick, you should seek urgent medical attention. You should ask your physician to obtain a Legionella test.

How does testing work?

Health care providers have four common ways of detecting the Legionella bacterium to diagnose legionellosis or Legionnaires’ disease. These include antigen testing, culture, antibody testing, and genetic testing. A urine or respiratory sample is required to complete these tests. The CDC suggests antigen and culture testing to diagnose Legionnaires’ disease. Additional testes such as sputum culture, gram staining, complete blood count, and chemistry panels may also be ordered to help give a bigger picture of the patients’ overall health and any other ailment the body may be fighting. An additional blood sample may be required for these tests.

How do you get Legionnaires' Disease?

Legionnaires’ is contracted when a person breathes in small droplets of water from the air that contains the harmful bacteria Legionella. While it is not a very common mode of transmission, Legionnaires’ disease can be contracted by aspiration of contaminated drinking water. This happens when water “goes down the wrong pipe,” where a person is drinking, and the water enters the trachea or windpipe instead of going down the throat into the digestive tract.

Who is at risk?

While anyone can be exposed to the Legionella bacterium, most health people show no symptoms or recover quickly. For some, Legionnaires’ is a greater concern. People who are 50 years or older have a higher risk of infection along with those with certain medical issues. People with chronic lung disease such as obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema are at a higher risk. Those with a weak immune system or take drugs that weaken the immune system (such as chemotherapy and drugs taken after a transplant operation) are also at a higher risk. People with cancer, underlying illness such diabetes, kidney failure and liver failure are in this high-risk category as well.

Meet Jory Lange

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Our mission is to help families who have been harmed by contaminated food or water. When corporations cause food poisoning outbreaks or Legionnaires disease outbreaks, we use the law to hold them accountable. The Lange Law Firm is the only law firm in the nation solely focused on representing families in food poisoning lawsuits and Legionnaires disease lawsuits.

Jory is offering free initial consultations to those who have been injured about their legal rights. For two decades, Jory has dedicated his law practice to helping families who have been injured by corporations. If you or someone you love was infected with Legionnaires disease in the Peregrine Senior Living Legionnaires’ Outbreak and are interested in making a legal claim for compensation, we can help. Call us for a free no obligation legal consultation at 833.330.3663, or send us an e-mail here.

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