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$40M lawsuit blames unplugged computer for NYC Legionnaires' outbreak

Original: Exclusive | NYC’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to unplugged computer and a busted valve: $40M lawsuit

A $40 million lawsuit filed in New York City alleges a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak was caused by maintenance failures: a computer monitoring system left unplugged and a broken valve, allowing dangerous bacteria to spread through building water systems. The suit claims the deaths and illnesses were preventable had basic monitoring and equipment upkeep been in place.

Why now: The revelation that simple equipment failures may have caused a deadly outbreak is drawing attention as legal action seeks accountability.

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• Exclusive | NYC’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to unplugged computer and a busted valve: $40M lawsuit · New York Post

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