Lawsuit: Jury Awards $6.75 Million to Woman Infected with Genital Herpes
February 25th, 2009 by josh farleyThis just in: a Palm Springs, Calif.- jury is penalizing a 77-year-old man to the tune of $6.75 million for knowingly infecting his sexual partner with genital herpes.
The 56-year-old woman awarded the sum in Riverside County Superior Court was unaware of the 77-year-old’s disease, and “he failed to disclose it to her prior to their sexual relationship and failed to use a condom to protect her,” lawyers with the firm Slovak, Baron & Empey said.
The lawyers claim it to be the largest ever award in such a case.
“We presented evidence to the jury that he ruined her life as a result of his blatant disregard for her health and he showed no remorse. It’s unforgivable. She will have to live with this for the rest of her life,” said Shaun Murphy, one of the woman’s attorneys.
“This verdict is a clear message to all persons infected with a sexually transmitted disease that this type of behavior simply will not be tolerated,” he said.
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February 26th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
What settlement does the raped and innocent child get from the man who raped her? Anything?
This woman, at 56 was old enough to have been smarter. She could have had him examined by HER doctor for venereal disease BEFORE having sex with him.
Why did she let him have sex unprotected?
Unless this woman was mentally challenged, she just got paid for not taking responsibility for her own well being.
The raped child on the other hand, will be affected the rest of her life and her family dynamics will be forever changed.
Something is not right here…
Sharon O’Hara