Only a few prosecutions have been related to herpes and syphilis. There haven't been any prosecutions for non-disclosure of chlamydia, gonorrhea or HPV.
Should I suefor herpes?
Yes, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against someone who infected you with herpes. You can sue even if the sex was consensual. The lawsuit would claim that the transmitter was negligent. He or she could have prevented the transmission of their herpes, but failed to do so.Jul 8, 2021
Can you sue someone for giving you herpes if they didn't know?
The answer is yes; you can sue someone for sexual battery no matter what STD was passed on. Sexual battery means sexual contact was made towards another individual without their consent. In the case of STDs, a battery case could be made since the known risk of contracting an STD was non-consensual.
Is it illegal to not disclose herpes?
Partner notification for genital herpes is not required as a public health measure; however, you should encourage individuals to disclose their genital herpes status to their sexual partners as a way to decrease transmission.Mar 8, 2019
Do you have to disclose herpes 1?
It is strongly encouraged that you disclose your genital herpes status to your most recent, current and future sexual partner(s). Telling your sexual partner(s) about your herpes infection may be difficult or challenging, but it can also have beneficial outcomes.Mar 8, 2019
Is it worth suing for herpes?
People do sometimes bring criminal complaints against a sexual partner who gave them herpes or sue them for money damages in civil court. However, these cases are seldom successful because proving their legal elements is difficult for a variety of reasons.
What happens if you don't tell someone you have herpes?
They don't have sex during an outbreak and practice safe sex by using condoms. And this is an OK decision. In a relationship, "not telling" can cause anxiety and stress affecting your emotional and sexual health.
Can you prove who gave you herpes?
Under California law, anyone infected with an STD must disclose that information to partners before any sexual activity begins. Sadly, however, those with power and influence often believe they are above the law, and decide not to disclose this vital information to sexual partners.Apr 2, 2020
Do you have to tell someone you have herpes if you don't have an outbreak?
The one person you'll definitely need to have “the chat” with is your sexual partner/s. This is very important even if you rarely experience herpes outbreaks, as genital herpes can be spread from an infected person into an uninfected person even without any visible outbreak symptoms.