Lawsuit filed after a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem, alleging negligence by construction firms and NYC.

The outbreak was originally reported on July 25, 2025. Here's what residents of the Tar Heel State should know about the disease.

NEW YORK -- A fifth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said. The outbreak in Central Harlem has sickened dozens since it began in late July and the latest death was announced late Monday night. Fourteen people were hospitalized as of Monday, according to the health department.

The city released a list of locations for 12 water-cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.