Updated July 29 with another outbreak that includes two people
Nevada health officials are investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino for the second time in less than a year. The outbreak includes two guests who stayed at the hotel in December 2023, and June 2024.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe, often fatal, form of pneumonia. People get it when they inhale water mist that is contaminated with Legionella bacteria which grow best in warm water of manmade structures such as commercial plumbing systems, fountains, and hot tubs. It is not contagious.
Tests on environmental samples collected from the resort’s Palace Tower were conducted after the second illness was reported. One was positive for Legionella and the hotel conducted remediation until all tests were negative.
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Symptoms of Legionnaires’ Disease
Most people who get Legionnaires’ disease require hospitalization. About 10 percent of cases are fatal. Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease are similar to the flu. They include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Headache
- Muscle aches
These symptoms usually appear within two weeks of exposure. Guests who stayed at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino between July 11, 2024, and July 24, 2024, and developed these symptoms within 14 days of the stay should see a doctor and mention exposure to Legionella. All cases should be reported to the Southern Nevada Health District.
2023 Caesars Palace Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
In August 2023, the Southern Nevada Health District investigated a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at Caesars Palace that included two guests who stayed at the hotel between August 2022 and August 2023. After water tests were positive for Legionella, the hotel sanitized and disinfected its water system.
Can I Sue a Hotel for Legionnaires’ Disease?
You can sue a hotel for Legionnaires’ disease if there is evidence that the water at the hotel was contaminated with Legionella and caused the illness. An experienced Legionnaire’s disease lawyer can help you determine if you have a case.
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This post was originally published on August 25, 2023, and updated on July 29, 2024