What This Story Is About
- Dozens of people are suing construction and development companies, alleging dust from their work sites caused histoplasmosis infections near Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station.
Why It Matters
- The lawsuit includes a wrongful death claim brought by the mother of a woman who allegedly died after contracting the fungal infection.
- One defendant has asked the court to dismiss two claims against it. The allegations have not been proven in court.
For Context
- Back in 2025, the Tennessee Department of Health warned about a rise in histoplasmosis cases in the Midstate.
Catch Up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Dozens of people who say they contracted histoplasmosis are suing builders and contractors, alleging construction dust spread fungal spores around Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station.
The Williamson County lawsuit claims the companies failed to adequately control dust during excavation, grading and other soil-disturbing work. The plaintiffs allege they became ill after breathing in spores carried from the sites into nearby areas…