Question: Can you sue someone for giving you herpes in California?

Can You Sue Someone For Giving You An STD in California? Yes. In California, it is against the law for a person to infect a sexual partner with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Is giving someone herpes a crime in California?

Transmitting an STD can be a crime in California. It is prohibited by California Health and Safety Code 120290. People who know they are infected with an STD can be liable if they intentionally infect someone else. They can also be held liable if they got a third party to transmit their STD to someone else.

Can you sue for getting STD?

Can You Sue Someone For Giving You An STD in California? Yes. In California, it is against the law for a person to infect a sexual partner with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

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