Seven cases of Legionnaires ' disease have been reported at Pittsburgh VA since January 2009 . At least 5 of the cases were reported from the hospital . The disease has long existed , but got its name in 1976 , when an outbreak occurred among people attending an American Legion convention . Relatives of two veterans who died after contracting the disease blame the VA . Records of the hospital 's water systems were not properly maintained .
Seven cases of Legionnaires ' disease have been reported at Pittsburgh VA since January 2009 . At least 5 of the cases were reported from the hospital . Relatives of two veterans who died after contracting the disease blame the VA . Records of the hospital 's water systems were not properly maintained .