Woman Wins $1M Suit Against Dentist Who Gave Her STD

rockin'robin · 06-06-2012, 04:58 PM

Unsafe sex can be costly, nearly a million dollars in this case.

After four days of testimony and two hours of deliberation, a jury has awarded an Oregon woman $900,000 in damages because she contracted genital herpes after a liaison with a retired dentist.

"The jury essentially said if a person knows he has an STD, he has a duty to inform a sex partner before, not after," said Randall Vogt, the woman's attorney.

Vogt's client, who sued under a pseudonym, met the retired dentist, 69, on an Internet dating website in 2010 and went on three dates, he said. On the fourth, they had sex.

The woman, 49, handed her partner a condom, but his sexual advances took over too quickly, she says.

After intercourse, as the two lay in bed discussing their connection, the man decided to open up and revealed he had herpes, according to the lawsuit. The woman kicked him out of her home.

Eleven days later, the woman had a painful outbreak, which she continues to have periodically. Antiviral medication caused her to lose her hair and she has since gained weight from the drugs she takes to treat the depression caused by the herpes, the lawsuit alleged.

Defense attorney Shawn Lillegren argued that the woman was careless and money-hungry. "Grow up. Come on. You're an adult. He's an adult. They had sex," Lillegren said, according to the Oregonian.

But the jury didn't buy it, and found the man 75 percent liable for negligence and completely liable for civil battery.

Vogt said this kind of lawsuit is "extremely rare" because it's often hard to prove where the victim contracted the STD. He also said embarrassment plays a factor in deterring victims from confronting former partners in court.

He hopes his client set a new precedent.

"When people learn they can be sued for transmitting an STD to another person," he said, "it is going to encourage people to be more careful and less reckless about their contact."

Oregon Woman Wins $1M Suit Against Dentist Who Gave Her STD | ABC News - Yahoo! News

Babyblue · 06-06-2012, 05:17 PM

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I saw that yesterday. I agree with the verdict. A person knowingly have a STD should bear the responsibility of informing the sex partner beforehand.

BTW condoms do not protect you from herpes.

DeafTim · 06-07-2012, 02:02 AM

so many std's out there...must well keep it in yo pants.

herpes cause painful outbreaks? I wouldnt know.

( Im sure herpes is one of most common std.. YIKES)

I do know condom keeps blood from enterin in the penis hole...something every guy should know

06-06-2012, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,284	Woman Wins $1M Suit Against Dentist Who Gave Her STD Unsafe sex can be costly, nearly a million dollars in this case. After four days of testimony and two hours of deliberation, a jury has awarded an Oregon woman $900,000 in damages because she contracted genital herpes after a liaison with a retired dentist. "The jury essentially said if a person knows he has an STD, he has a duty to inform a sex partner before, not after," said Randall Vogt, the woman's attorney. Vogt's client, who sued under a pseudonym, met the retired dentist, 69, on an Internet dating website in 2010 and went on three dates, he said. On the fourth, they had sex. The woman, 49, handed her partner a condom, but his sexual advances took over too quickly, she says. After intercourse, as the two lay in bed discussing their connection, the man decided to open up and revealed he had herpes, according to the lawsuit. The woman kicked him out of her home. Eleven days later, the woman had a painful outbreak, which she continues to have periodically. Antiviral medication caused her to lose her hair and she has since gained weight from the drugs she takes to treat the depression caused by the herpes, the lawsuit alleged. Defense attorney Shawn Lillegren argued that the woman was careless and money-hungry. "Grow up. Come on. You're an adult. He's an adult. They had sex," Lillegren said, according to the Oregonian. But the jury didn't buy it, and found the man 75 percent liable for negligence and completely liable for civil battery. Vogt said this kind of lawsuit is "extremely rare" because it's often hard to prove where the victim contracted the STD. He also said embarrassment plays a factor in deterring victims from confronting former partners in court. He hopes his client set a new precedent. "When people learn they can be sued for transmitting an STD to another person," he said, "it is going to encourage people to be more careful and less reckless about their contact." Oregon Woman Wins $1M Suit Against Dentist Who Gave Her STD \| ABC News - Yahoo! News

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DeafTim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utica,OH Posts: 2,327	so many std's out there...must well keep it in yo pants. herpes cause painful outbreaks? I wouldnt know. ( Im sure herpes is one of most common std.. YIKES) I do know condom keeps blood from enterin in the penis hole...something every guy should know __________________ It might be,it could be...It is! A homerun! HOLY COW!! Harry Caray Mitt: I have 5 point plan President Obama: Mitt doesnt have 5 point plan, He has one point plan! (ZINGER) Mitt Romney is a scam!!

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06-06-2012, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Babyblue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 12,000	Wirelessly posted I saw that yesterday. I agree with the verdict. A person knowingly have a STD should bear the responsibility of informing the sex partner beforehand. BTW condoms do not protect you from herpes.