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NEW YORK (AP) — A homeless man who contracted Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx has filed notice he plans to sue New York City for $10 million.
Marvin Montgomery's attorney says he filed a notice of claim with the city Friday.
The 36-year-old Montgomery remains hospitalized in Manhattan.
He contends he contracted Legionnaires' disease at Lincoln Hospital after passing out flyers in front of the building.
Montgomery, who lives in a shelter on Wards Island, told The Daily News (http://nydn.us/1OVTiTb) he "was strong as an ox" and is now a "weak duckling."
His attorney, Adam Slater, alleges the city was negligent and failed to detect legionella bacteria in a cooling tower.
Slater says the hospital had a duty to inspect the tower.
A spokesman for Comptroller Scott Stringer says his office closely reviews all claims.
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