Q: How to do I go after someone for not telling me they have an STD?
I’ve read it’s illegal for someone to have herpes and not disclose that before getting intimate. I only ever found out because he is carrying around a bottle of the pills and I confronted him. How do I pursue charges for this?
A: If you wish to press criminal charges against the individual (having intercourse while you are knowingly infected is a misdemeanor), you would have to report the matter to the police and see if they are willing to pursue. With regard to pursuing a civil lawsuit against the individual, if the failure to disclose an STD intentional, you would have one (1) year from the date of exposure in which to file a lawsuit; if it was unintentional / neglect, you would have three (3) years in which to file a civil lawsuit. Best to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. You can find many excellent attorneys using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.
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