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Harlem, New York — Victims of a severe Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem plan to pursue legal action against the city for allegedly allowing bacteria to harbor in municipal cooling towers. This decision was announced on Wednesday during a press conference led by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the Rev. Al Sharpton. Two construction workers have already filed notices of claim, signaling their intent to sue, stating they contracted the illness due to inadequate safety measures from both the city and their employers. “This isn’t a natural disaster,” Crump emphasized during the announcement, stressing … Read more