Personal Injury & Torts
Jul. 6, 2006
Justices Extend Liability in HIV Infection Cases
In a deeply divided ruling Monday, the California Supreme Court extended tort liability to defendants who have reason to believe they have a sexually transmitted disease and infect a partner.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
In a deeply divided ruling Monday, the California Supreme Court extended tort liability to defendants who have reason to believe they have a sexually transmitted disease and infect a partner.
In the closely watched case of first impression, the plaintiff, identified as Bridget B., accused her former husband, John B., of intentionally keeping his HIV status and ...
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