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E. coli Linked to Aquatics Center Splash Park and Pool

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Opelika E. coliThe Alabama Department of Public Health continues its investigation of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Lee County. Thirteen children and two adults who either played in the Splash Park or swam in the pool at the Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatic Center between June 4 and June 22 were identified with severe gastrointestinal illness. Five children have been confirmed positive for E. coli O157:H7 infection.

Four children were initially hospitalized and two remain hospitalized.

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Legal Theories for a Lawsuit Involving
E. coli in a Public Swimming Area

With cases involving E. coli poisoning from a swimming pool or splash park, there are two primary legal theories that could be involved: 1) premises liability and 2) negligence.

  1. Premises Liability: A property owner is liable for injuries that occur as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on the property that the owner knew about or should have known about. To prevent E. coli outbreaks, it is essential that public pools and water parks follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for adequate chlorine and pH levels.
  2. Negligence: An enormous amount of evidence needs to be gathered and analyzed to determine whether the Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatic Center was negligent. The following are some of the questions that need to be answered: 1) What was the testing timetable and was the testing done? 2) What were the testing procedures and were they followed? 3) If chlorine or pH levels needed adjusting, were they adjusted? 4) Was there known fecal contamination? 5) If there was fecal contamination, what was the fecal incident response?

E. coli O157 can cause severe dehydration, hemorrhagic colitis (may require removal of part of the colon), and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), sometimes referred to as E. coli kidney failure.

Our E. coli attorneys have won millions for E. coli HUS victims and their families. We have stood at the bedsides of our young clients as they fought for their lives and take every measure to ensure that they have the best legal representation possible. They deserve it.

Compensation for E. coli victims and their families can include the following:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Disability
  • Loss of quality of life
  • Other damages

Free Consultation with an E. coli Lawyer

For information about a lawsuit against the City of Opelika and others, please contact an E coli lawyer at Pritzker Olsen law firm by calling 1-888-377-8900 (TOLL FREE) or submitting our free consultation form.

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