Is there any legal action that I can take if I contracted an STD from an someone who knew they already had it and didn’t tell me?
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Is there any legal action that I can take if I contracted an STD from an someone who knew they already had it and didn’t tell me?
Someone else told me after the fact. Is there any legal action that I can take?
Asked on September 7, 2010 under Personal Injury, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You should consult with an attorney. If the other person knew they had an STD at the time they had sexual realtions with you and never told you, you might have a personal injury lawsuit against your partner. Alot depends on the circumstances--what the person knew, when; whether they had any reason to believe you did know; any precautions (e.g. condoms) taken--however, there is at least a reasonable possibility that in circumstances like those you describe, there may be civil legal liability. It is well worth discussing with a personal injury attorney, especially since many will provide a free initial consultation and many will also take a case on contingency (you only pay the lawyer if you recover money). Good luck.
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