Research for Human Sexuality

[katert]

What is the name of your state? california

i'm doing a research paper on intentional transmission of STDs for a human sexuality course. i need to know if there is a law on the books that enables prosecution of those persons who intentionally transmit STD's, i.e. HIV, herpes, etc., with the intent of harming the other party or those persons who fail to disclose their STD status to new partners. Would the victim (person infected by other) be able to sue for personal damages? could it be a criminal case? i.e. knowingly transmitting HIV eventually leads to death...seems like it could be a lesser degree of murder.

also, any recent cases that you could direct me too would be greatly appreciated. this does not have to be confined to my state, could go nationwide.

thank you.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Reisner v. Regents of Univ. of Calif. (1995) 31 Cal.App.4th 1195, 37 Cal.Rptr.2d 518

School Bd. of Nassau Co., Fla. v. Arline (1987) 480 U.S. 273

Doe v. University of Maryland Med. System Corp. (4th Cir. 1995) 50 F.3d 1261

 

[katert]

thank you.

 

[stephenk]

contact a local DA office. There is a Penal Code or Health & Safety Code section that deals with prostitutes who are HIV positive. If charged with prostitution after having knowledge of their condition, they may face felony charges of knowingly passing on the HIV virus.