NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Linked to Unplugged Computer, Busted Valve in $40 Million Lawsuit
A $40 million lawsuit has been filed in connection with the deadly 2025 Central Harlem Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which resulted in 118 confirmed cases and seven deaths. The lawsuit, filed by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel, targets the City of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, and construction company Skanska USA, alleging negligence related to an unplugged computer and a busted valve in cooling towers. The legal action seeks accountability for the outbreak, which was officially declared over on August 29, 2025.
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