Connecticut Camp Sued For $41.7M Over Lyme Disease

Connecticut Camp Sued For $41.7M Over Lyme Disease

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The parents of a New York girl are suing a Connecticut summer camp for $41.7 million, accusing the camp of failing to monitor and protect their daughter, who contracted Lyme disease. Antonio Ponvert III, the family’s attorney, announced the federal lawsuit Wednesday against YMCA Camp Mohawk in Litchfield. Ariana Sierzputowski, the 17-year-old daughter of Joseph Sierzputowski and Abby Horowitz, was bitten by ticks while attending the camp in 2011 at age 14, Ponvert said. She now suffers debilitating injuries including memory loss and migratory joint, muscle and nerve pain, he said. Read more.