Seneca Lake Spray Park Cryptosporidium Outbreak Litigation Update
The Judge in the Court of Claims recently certified the Cryptosporidium case against the State of New York as a class action. This order officially turns the case into a class action. The certification of the class is a big help in terms of getting the state to deal with these claims. The class members include all those who are existing Marler Clark, Underberg & Kessler, or Dreyer Boyajian clients and have filed a claim against the State. The Judge has also indicated that the Class can be expanded to include others who now come forward and follow the procedures necessary to making a Cryptosporidium claim against the State. Individuals who wish to join the class should contact Marler Clark at marler@marlerclark.com or toll-free at (866) 770-2032.
We are in the process of requesting information from the State concerning the Spray Park in an effort to demonstrate what we believe was the State's obvious negligence in failing to have adequate protections against Cryptosporidia. At the same time, we are assembling basic information about all class members to share with the State in order to establish a basis for compensation. While it is too early to know what course the class action will follow, our goal is to reach a negotiated resolution with the State for monetary compensation for our clients.
