Can you press charges on someone if they gave you herpes and did not tell you until after having sex with them?

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Can you press charges on someone if they gave you herpes and did not tell you until after having sex with them?

Asked on April 11, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

From what you have written with respect to your question, you would have a criminal as well as a civil action against the person who gave you herpes who did not advise you of his/her medical condition before you had sexual intercourse. The legal theories would be battery, certain statutory violations for such unwanted results depending upon the state you reside in and possibly concealment.

I suggest that you consult with a personal injury attorney further about your matter and how you might wish to proceed.


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