Hull family pursues Legionnaires case in Crete hotel

Two travel related Legionnaires disease cases linked to the Sergios Hotel in Crete prompt legal action from a Hull family

Hull family hires law firm over Legionnaires disease linked to Crete hotel

Donna Jobling, a 57 year old from Hull, contracted Legionnaires' disease while staying at the Sergios Hotel in Hersonissos, Crete, and spent two weeks in an induced coma at a local hospital. Hudgell Solicitors says it has been instructed to represent her family and is also handling a second case for a 43 year old woman from South Wales who fell ill after a ten night stay at the same hotel in May.

European surveillance data confirm two separate travel-associated Legionnaires' disease reports connected to Sergios Hotel. Hudgell's argues the ELDSNet information does not prove the hotel is the source, but it supports asking questions about how water systems are managed and how illnesses are tracked among guests since April.

The cases underscore how cross border health data can shape questions about hotel maintenance and water system safety. While ELDSNet reports do not prove a link to Sergios Hotel, they elevate pressure on the hotel and the tour operator involved to be transparent about inspections, water testing and guest illnesses. This dynamic puts guests, hotel management and regulators in the same frame: ensure guest safety without curtailing travel. If the investigations reveal gaps, expect renewed calls for stricter maintenance standards and clearer industry accountability.

As legal action unfolds, the focus shifts from individual illness to systemic risk. The pursuit of accountability could influence how hoteliers communicate health risks, how quickly they respond to reports, and how travel providers balance business needs with guest protection. The outcome may shape norms across the hospitality sector and the pace of regulatory examination.

Highlights

Ongoing investigations could redefine how hotels manage guest health risks