An Oregon jury held a 69 year old man liable for giving a 49 year old woman herpes.  The jury found that the man committed battery by intentionally engaging in an activity that was harmful to the woman.   The jury held the man 75 % negligent/responsible and the woman 25 % responsible.  The woman was awarded $900,000 in damages by the jury.

                                                            Long Island Lawyer
                                                            Paul A. Lauto, Esq.