Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
I was dating an individual and she gave me a STD do I have recourse agianst her
Asked on 1/22/10, 9:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Brien
THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE
You may be entitled to any medical expenses and costs. If she knew she had STD and did not tell you, she may be liable for a crime. Depending on the State, you may have difficulty in court under the doctrine of comparative negligence or assumption of risk as you probably did not use a condom.
Answered on 1/27/10, 10:56 am
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Only if she knew that she had an STD.
Answered on 1/27/10, 7:02 pm