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Can You Sue Someone for Knowingly Giving You an STD?
If someone knew they had an STD and did not tell you, California can treat that as a battery — and a battery is something you can sue over.
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- Why non-disclosure is the key fact
- How California treats it as a battery
- The damages available
Can I sue if I was given an STD and they knew that they were giving me that? The answer is yes.
Tim Miranda explains why California can treat knowingly passing on a sexually transmitted disease as a harmful touching rather than a private matter between partners, and what that opens up on the civil side.
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This content is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Court procedures, timelines and circumstances vary by case and jurisdiction.
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